THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has appealed to President Edgar Lungu to uphold his earlier statements to allow access to information as a right for all Zambians.
Mr Lungu last month said that no one should be barred from accessing information as stipulated in the Constitution.
LAZ President George Chisanga has however expressed concern at the recent statement by republican President Edgar Lungu that he is reconsidering whether the Access to Information Bill, (AIB) should be tabled before parliament owing to the publishing of information allegedly leaked to some Journalists.
Mr Chisanga said the purpose of the access to information law was to increase the capacity of ordinary citizen’s participation in the governance of the country through making informed decisions based on available information.
“This will in turn enhance the transparency and accountability of Government for the betterment of all Zambians.
LAZ was against the notion that the AIB, if enacted, into law can be abused to publish state secrets by anyone.
Mr Chisanga urged President Lungu to urgently enact the AIB to accord the Zambians the freedom to know how the Government is conducting their affairs.
The current constitution and legal dispensation of the country made it imperative for the public to always be kept informed about how leaders are conducting the affairs of the country.
Edgar will go in the history books as one of the worst president in our Country especially with Bwezani around
EL is thinking the king will not be undressed in public. Your cry falls on deaf ears.
he is the best among o the presidents i av ever seen in zambia cos he is the listerning president we shud not take advantage over his good leadership qualities otherwise we wil regret wen a a freemanson wil govern the nation who wil allow o sorts of evil as human rights gay marriages will b here so b careful
Well spoken Chanda,i totally agree with you. Bitter Zambian’s are the one’s who can’t see any positives in ECL.Zambia is better off with him at the helm.