Tinotenda Hove -Hon. Richard Tsvangirayi, the Member of Parliament for Norton Constituency, has publicly distanced himself from a statement suggesting broad support for the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill, particularly Amendment No. 3, which seeks to extend parliamentary and presidential term limits to 2030.

In a statement issued on Saturday, Tsvangirayi clarified his position following a CCC caucus meeting held on 12 February 2026 at Parliament.

“The CCC caucus meeting held on 12/02/2026 at Parliament discussed many issues, including the legislative agenda for the year. It is in this spirit that I attended,” he said.

He explained that after the meeting, a statement was released indicating broad backing for the amendments, including the contentious proposal to extend term limits.

“Following the meeting, a statement was issued indicating broad support for the amendments, including Amendment No. 3, which seeks to extend the parliamentary and presidential term limits to 2030,” he noted.
However, Tsvangirayi made it clear that he does not support the specific proposal to extend the term limits.

“I want to categorically, without contradiction or ambiguity, make it clear that I, Richard Tsvangirayi, do not support this particular amendment, which seeks to extend the term limits by about two years. This position has been consistent,” he said.

The Norton legislator argued that leaders who are delivering effectively should not fear elections or accountability.

“I have always said: if your political party is providing public goods and services effectively, why should you be afraid to go to an election? If you have the support of the people, you should not fear the accountability that comes with an election,” he said.

Reflecting on his own record in Norton, Tsvangirayi added: “I have served the people of Norton with all my heart, despite operating in a very challenging political environment. That is why I can walk freely in the streets of Katanga, knowing I have wronged no one. I am not afraid of accountability. My conscience is clear.”

He emphasized that Members of Parliament are duty-bound to represent the views of their constituents rather than their personal opinions.

“As Members of Parliament, when we speak in Parliament, we do not communicate our personal views; we communicate the views of the sons and daughters who put their trust in us to represent them. To communicate a personal position without consulting those who elected us is a betrayal of that trust. Hence, I will consult the people of Norton when the Bill comes out,” he said.

Tsvangirayi also addressed speculation surrounding his attendance at various political meetings, stressing that participation does not equate to endorsement.

“I have attended meetings hosted by Professor Welshman Ncube, and in December, I attended a dinner hosted by President Nelson Chamisa. Today, 14/02/2026, I was invited to a public lecture at MRT House by the MDC about my father—may his soul rest in peace. If it were not for other commitments, I would have attended.

The point I want to make is this: there is nothing new or surprising about me attending meetings. Attending such meetings does not mean that I agree with every position that emerges from them,” he said.