Harare– Presidential advisor Paul Tungwarara has urged Zimbabweans to reject planned demonstrations on July 31, describing Constitutional Amendment No. 3 as an “established legal reality” and warning that those who defy the law “will inevitably face its consequences.”

In a post on Thursday, Tungwarara dismissed calls for protests against the amendment as having “no logical justification,” noting that the legislation achieved unprecedented bipartisan consensus across both chambers of Parliament.

He accused “desperate political figures seeking relevance” of attempting to manipulate citizens at their own expense.

“Simply put, CA3 is an established legal reality,” Tungwarara said. “Disjointed opposition from fringe political elements cannot alter this fact, and those who choose to defy the law will inevitably face its consequences.”

Tungwarara encouraged Zimbabweans to pursue their daily endeavors productively on July 31, recalling last year’s protest call by the late outspoken war veteran Blessed Geza, which he said “collapsed entirely, leaving behind nothing but unnecessary economic inconvenience for everyday citizens.”

The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 3) Act, 2026, widely known as CAB3, was signed into law by President Emmerson Mnangagwa on July 7 after clearing the National Assembly by 216 votes to 42 and the Senate by 75 votes to four.

The legislation extends presidential and parliamentary terms from five to seven years, abolishes direct presidential elections in favour of parliamentary selection, and transfers voter registration responsibilities from the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission to the Registrar-General.

Tungwarara said Zimbabwe remains on a “trajectory toward Vision 2030” under President Mnangagwa’s leadership, describing economic progress under the Second Republic as “an empirical reality affirmed by global institutions such as the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund.”

He called on Zimbabweans to reject unproductive discord and choose progress.

Calls for the July 31 demonstrations have been circulating on social media, organised by activists and civic groups opposing the constitutional changes.

The government insists the amendment was passed after public consultations and adherence to all legal procedures, though legal experts and opposition parties have challenged the enactment, arguing that the amendments require a referendum under Section 328 of the Constitution.

Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe has previously stated that security forces are prepared to respond to any unlawful activities associated with the planned protests.

“People can say whatever they want on social media. However, I can assure you that this is a peaceful country, and there will be peace and tranquillity come July 31,” Kazembe said.

Tungwarara, a prominent businessman and presidential advisor on investment and special projects, has been an outspoken advocate for the Second Republic’s policies and a vocal critic of opposition-led protest movements.

His remarks come as the government intensifies its messaging against the July 31 demonstrations, which organisers have framed as a defence of constitutional democracy.