CAB3 a Betrayal of the Independence Promise: Chamisa
Nelson Chamisa has delivered a hard-hitting Independence Day message via social media, condemning Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 as a betrayal of Zimbabwe’s liberation ideals.
Dumisani Ndlovu 
Harare - Opposition leader Nelson Chamisa has taken his Independence Day message directly to citizens through his WhatsApp channel, delivering a hard-hitting critique of Zimbabwe’s governance and constitutional direction as the country marks 46 years of independence.
In the widely circulated post, Chamisa described the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3 (CAB3) as “a grave assault and attack on the Independence Promise,” arguing that it threatens the democratic foundations envisioned at independence.
He outlined what he called the original “Independence Promise”, a vision anchored on freedom, justice, dignity, unity and equal opportunity, saying the ideals have not only faded but have been fundamentally undermined.
“That is the promise, and that promise has been broken,” Chamisa wrote.
The opposition figure used the platform to paint a clear picture of the country’s current state, saying Zimbabweans are now “more divided, more oppressed and more disillusioned than ever before,” while also pointing to deepening poverty and declining social services.
Chamisa’s message, shared under the theme “Igniting the Independence Promise: Zimbabwe @46,” framed the country’s challenges as a direct betrayal of liberation ideals, calling for urgent national reflection and action.
He urged citizens to rally behind a new political and constitutional settlement rooted in transparency, inclusivity and credible national processes, which he said are key to restoring public trust and rebuilding the nation.
“We, the citizens, reiterate that only a political and constitutional settlement… is the credible pathway towards the restoration of the Independence Promise,” he said.
Ending on a defiant and mobilising tone, Chamisa called on Zimbabweans to embrace unity and collective responsibility in reclaiming the country’s future.
“Let this be our charge to history… that we rose, united in purpose, to restore it,” he said.
The WhatsApp message quickly gained traction across social media platforms, adding to ongoing national debate over constitutional reforms, governance and the state of Zimbabwe’s democracy as Independence commemorations were marked.
