If approved , which is highly likely , the constitution will give more powers to the president . Robert Mugabe , 89 , has been in power for decades , first serving as prime minister in 1980 and taking over as president seven years later . It will also limit the power of the parliament . President Robert Ali , however , has been in power since 1980 .
If approved , which is highly likely , the constitution will give more powers to the president . It will also limit the power of the parliament . President Robert Ali , however , has been in power since 1980 .