Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary Mathews Chilekwa says the Constitutional Amendment is key in addressing gaps existing in the current constitution, thereby streamlining issues related to good governance.
Reverend Chilekwa said from the time President Hakainde Hichilema took over office, he has been clear on the need to have a constitution that will address a number of lacunas found in the current constitution of Zambia.
The Permanent Secretary made the remarks when the Technical Committee on Constitutional Amendments paid a courtesy call on him at his office.
Reverend Chilekwa notes that the Provincial Administration is elated to have the constitutional process undertaking, to resolve some constitutional gaps, in order for the country to have a conducive governance system that is enshrined in the Eighth National Development Plan (8NDP).
The Permanent Secretary said all key stakeholders such as the traditional leaders, the Church, Non-governmental Organisations and members of the public have been informed and advised to make submissions.
And Technical Committee on Constitutional Amendments Chairperson Christopher Mushabati says the Committee is looking forward to having a successful undertaking of the programme in Muchinga Province.
Retired Supreme Court Judge Mushabati pointed out that so far, the Committee has received overwhelming support from members of the public in other provinces.
He further said the Technical Committee is in Muchinga Province to take views of the people with regards to the Constitutional Amendments from Monday November 03, 2025, to Thursday November 06, 2025.
Meanwhile, members of the public talked to by the Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) thanked government for granting them an opportunity to participate in the current process.
Stanley Mulenga said it is a privilege to have the opportunity to contribute to the Constitution Amendments, an indication of good governance, while Felix Nongo called on other residents to also participate in making submissions towards the noble cause.
