Calls Reports of Political Influence Misleading
The Ministry of Justice has distanced itself from the ongoing delimitation process, stating it has no authority over the exercise, which is solely conducted by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ).
Speaking at a media breakfast in Lusaka, Justice Permanent Secretary Mwenya Bwalya addressed public concerns, saying suggestions that the Government intends to use the process to create more constituencies in areas favorable to the ruling party are “misleading.”
Mrs. Bwalya emphasized that the purpose of delimitation is to ensure equitable distribution of resources and enhance representation, not to advance political interests.
Meanwhile, civil society organizations have called on citizens to support proposed constitutional amendments. Common Grounds Network Executive Director David Mvula expressed frustration over what he described as political resistance to necessary reforms.
“There is no such thing as a perfect time for reform. We must rise above political posturing and focus on what’s best for the country,” Mvula stated.
On the sidelines of the event, Gender Division Permanent Secretary Mainga Kabika encouraged political parties to commit to gender equity by adopting at least 30 percent women candidates ahead of the 2026 general elections.
The media engagement comes amid growing public discourse on constitutional and electoral reforms, as Zambia prepares for another electoral cycle.
“Distancing”, while pulling the strings behind the scene. We’ve seen such a movie before!
The points put forward by the government for the delimitation exercise are flawed:
1. To ensure equitable distribution of resources.
2. To enhance representation.
However, MPs do not represent any constituency per se, as they are not even part of the council board.
We all know that MPs tend to represent their party’s agenda rather than the people.
CDF (Constituency Development Fund) can already be allocated based on the size of a constituency, so the reasons presented do not hold water.
This whole exercise is for HH to appoint unlimited nominated MPs and increase MPs in their strong holds like North Western.
As if there is a solid border line between government and ECZ. Too many jokes in this country. Why can’t this PS just sit down?
Why do we have selfish political parties bent only to serve their own desires and to cling to power at all costs and by all means?
Symptoms of a regime on its way out
When did Zambia’s development start following through on constituents? Better to create a district, not a constituent if the argument is development. it is at the district level that government organs are fully represented. So please stop
Ministry of Justifications.
What does that picture have to do with the story??