Harare – In a significant political development, prominent Zimbabwean figures including those from opposition political parties are issuing a united call to action, urging citizens and “progressive forces” to rally in defense of the nation’s constitution.

The move, which signals a potential re-invigoration of the country’s opposition landscape which has been described by the ruling Zanu Pf as “disintegrated beyond repair” is being held under the agenda, Constitutional crossroads:citizens respond s to Zimbabwe’s constitutional crisis.

Notifying citizens of the press conference which is slated for Tuesday 28 October 2025, former finance minister and opposition leader Tendai Biti, said:

“Let’s join hands with progressive forces and defend the CONSTITUTION.”

The press conference to be held at Sapes Trust in Harare, will be addressed by Job Sikhala, Jacob Ngarivume, Obert Masaraure, Munyaradzi Gwisai, Tendai Biti, Jameson Timba, Emmanuel Sitima, Moline Banda, tepresentatives of war veterans and those from the clergy.

This message, echoed by his colleague Prince Dubeko Sibanda, suggests a concerted effort to build a broad-based coalition ahead of a planned nationwide press conference.

The unity push will be physically manifested through concurrent events in two major cities.

A press conference detailing the coalition’s agenda is scheduled to be held in the capital, Harare, while a parallel event will take place in the key city of Bulawayo.

According to a statement from Prince Dubeko Sibanda, the initiative has drawn support from a wide spectrum of society.

“The nation is kindly advised that a press conference of the same agenda will be concurrently held in the City of Bulawayo by political, civic, war veterans and church leaders,” Sibanda stated, adding that further details would be provided in due course.

The emerging coalition has been noted by independent observers as a potential turning point.

Award-winning journalist Hopewell Chin’ono commented on the unfolding events, stating, “It seems the days of not having an opposition in Zimbabwe are coming to an end, as people united by a cause are coming together!”

Chin’ono’s remark underscores a perception that Zimbabwe’s political opposition, which has faced fragmentation and challenges in recent years, may be coalescing around a shared constitutional cause. The involvement of diverse groups—including war veterans, who are traditionally a key constituency for the ruling party—points to an attempt to build a formidable and inclusive movement.

The specific constitutional issues the coalition aims to address have not yet been detailed, but the unified call to “defend the constitution” often relates to concerns over governance, the rule of law, and electoral integrity.

The nation now awaits the scheduled press conferences, which are expected to formally unveil the structure, leadership, and specific objectives of this new united front.

The press conference is a response to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s bid to extend his rule beyond 2030. This follows a recent resolution by Zanu Pf to extend Mnangagwa’s term beyond its constitutional end in 2028.

The party has directed Justice minister, Ziyambi Ziyambi to initiate the necessary legal and constitutional changesto enable this move, which has been met with strong opposition from the public and the political opposition.