Tendai Biti Speaks Against Constitutional Amendment Bill at UK Diaspora Meeting

Former Finance Minister Tendai Biti addressed Zimbabweans in the United Kingdom on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at a public meeting focused on the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3. The gathering took place at Leicester University's John Foster Hall and was hosted by the UK Chapter of the Constitution Defenders Forum Federation.

The event was open to the public and proceeded without incident. Biti, who serves as National Convener of the CDF Federation, told attendees drawn from across the UK that the meeting was called to discuss the bill along with constitutionalism, human rights, and the rule of law. He stated that the CDF Federation is not a political party but a civic movement.

"It is a civic movement dedicated to upholding the Constitution, protecting human rights, and advocating for the rule of law principles that belong to all Zimbabweans regardless of political affiliation," he said. Biti urged Zimbabweans in the diaspora to acquire new skills while abroad, saying such skills would be needed to contribute to national development in the future.

" Organisers reported a large turnout, with some attendees registering as CDF members on the day.

Discussions at the event noted that nearly half of Zimbabwe's voting-age population now lives outside the country and that the diaspora contributes to the economy through remittances. The meeting forms part of ongoing engagements by Zimbabweans abroad on governance and constitutional issues.