Zimbabweans woke up today to a stunning betrayal — not from Zanu PF, but from the very opposition that was supposed to challenge it. In a move that has left many citizens angry and confused, CCC secretary-general Sengezo Tshabangu openly backed President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s bid to extend his rule beyond the constitutional limit of 2028 to 2030.

Standing before a crowd of 300 MPs and senators at Mnangagwa’s Precabe Farm in Sherwood, Tshabangu declared that if extending Mnangagwa’s term makes Zimbabweans happy, then it should be allowed. He claimed to be speaking as the leader of the CCC in parliament, making it sound like the opposition was officially behind the 2030 plan. Mnangagwa and Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda clapped in approval. Zanu PF leaders cheered. And the people of Zimbabwe watched in disbelief.

This is not just politics — it is betrayal. Tshabangu, who has already been accused of being a Zanu PF puppet, has now confirmed it with his own words. The so-called opposition is not only working with Mnangagwa but helping him to destroy the very Constitution that protects our democracy.

The move comes after quiet talks between opposition and ruling party leaders led to an agreement to delay the 2028 elections to 2030. The excuse? That Mnangagwa needs time to complete “development projects.” But everyone knows this is about power — pure and simple. Mnangagwa wants to rule forever, and now the opposition is helping him do it.

Mnangagwa has already made it clear that he sees himself as more than just a president. He now calls himself “Munhumutapa,” claiming the title of ancient Shona emperors. He even made his birthday, September 15, a national holiday — “Munhumutapa Day.” These moves show his desire to be remembered not as a public servant, but as a ruler who is above the law.

But not everyone is clapping. Vice President Constantino Chiwenga and his military-backed faction are strongly against this third-term plan. They were promised that Mnangagwa would step down after one term, following the 2017 coup. Mnangagwa broke that promise when he ran again in 2023. Now he wants more — and Chiwenga’s camp is preparing to fight back.

The military has already made its feelings known. Armoured vehicles were recently rolled out in Harare as a warning. Chiwenga is no ordinary vice president — he has support from powerful figures in the army. The stage is being set for a serious clash inside Zanu PF.

Meanwhile, the opposition has become useless. Tshabangu’s open support for Mnangagwa is a sign that the CCC is no longer fighting for democracy. Instead, it is now part of the machinery helping to dismantle it. This is not opposition. It is surrender. It is collusion.

Mnangagwa’s plan to stay in power until 2030 will require changes to the Constitution. That means a national referendum — and another one to change the clause that stops a sitting president from benefiting from those changes. But with Parliament under his control and the opposition singing from the same hymn sheet, Mnangagwa may get what he wants unless the people rise up to stop him.

Zimbabweans must stay alert. The real enemy is not just Zanu PF — it is any leader, in government or opposition, who puts personal ambition above the will of the people. Tshabangu’s actions today have shown us who he really serves. The fight for Zimbabwe’s future is no longer between parties — it is between the people and the powerful.

The battle lines are drawn. Mnangagwa is pushing for 2030. Chiwenga is waiting for his turn. And the opposition has gone silent — or worse, joined the chorus of betrayal. The only hope now lies with the people. Will they speak up? Will they act? Or will they be silenced again by another backroom deal?

Time will tell. But one thing is clear: this is not just a political game. This is a fight for Zimbabwe’s soul.