The opposition United Party for National Development (UPND) has reaffirmed pledged to stand alongside the civil society, the Church and the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) in the demand for a new constitution.
UPND president Hakainde Hichilema says it also for this reason that his party commends all opposition Members of Parliament for the bold step they are taking in mounting pressure on the Patriotic Front (PF) government to deliver a new constitution.
Speaking this morning at media briefing held in Lusaka Mr. Hichilema has also observed that as the head of the legislature, the Speaker’s leadership in Parliament is also desirous in the constitution debates to ensure that this debate that started about 50 years ago reaches a conclusive end.
Mr. Hichilema has also called on President Michael Sata to stop alleged executive interference in the Parliamentary debates as was observed when Police officers on Friday last week surrounded Parliament when the House has its own rules and procedure of regulating conduct of business.
And the UPND leader has further warned that if the Police deny its rights to demonstrate persistently at Parliament over the constitution, his party will be left with no option but to demonstrate without recourse from the Police.
Meanwhile UPND Deputy Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa has assured the Party President that he will convey the message to his fellow opposition members to carry on with their good behavior in parliament over the demand for the release of the constitution.
pressure helped to repel Chiluba’s third term bid, go for it all well wishers. more pressure in a civilised manner.
The fight for the constitution is a corporate body action involving all compatriots. The fight should not be submerged in political party rivalry and guagmire.
way to go HH..UPND should not stand alone on this..we are behind all well meaning Zambians..we need our constitution..viva faka pressure!!
Sata promised 90 days. Deliver — or get out if you are so useless that it takes three years!
Blood suckers and terrible opportunists
NEVER SHOULD YOU STAND ALONGSIDE US BECAUSE OUR ORGANISATIONS ARE NOT TRIBAL like your party THEY ARE INCLUSIVE