It was created through a people-driven process, and no small group of politicians should have the power to alter it without seeking the consent of citizens,” Chard argued. Chard said constitutional amendments carried out without meaningful public involvement risk weakening confidence in democratic institutions and creating long-term political instability. Citizens should not be treated as criminals for exercising freedoms guaranteed by the Constitution,” Chard said. “The moment people begin fearing arrest, intimidation or violence for speaking out, democracy starts to suffer,” Chard said. She urged Zimbabwean authorities to respect constitutional freedoms, encourage dialogue and address public concerns through democratic processes rather than restrictions.