Office of the Convener - Constitution Defenders Forum

The Constitution Defenders Forum notes with concern the decision to deny live media coverage of the Constitutional Court hearing in the matter brought by CDF Freedom Fighters Spokesperson Cde Reuben Zulu and others, challenging Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.

A case of such profound constitutional and national importance demands maximum transparency, public scrutiny, and open access to information. Constitutional litigation is should not approached as merely a private dispute between parties, the matter concerns the sovereign rights of the people of Zimbabwe and the future of constitutional democracy itself.

Restricting broader public access to proceedings of this magnitude risks undermining public confidence in constitutional accountability and judicial openness. The people have a legitimate right to follow proceedings that directly affect their Constitution, their rights, and their democratic future.

We have crossed 100,000 emails to Parliament in rejection of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3.

If you have not yet submitted your objection, please do so now. We encourage you to use CDF platforms where possible, as this helps us track participation and measure collective action.

You may also send your objection directly to Parliament through: [email protected]
or [email protected]