Constitutional Amendment Technical Committee Chairman Christopher Mushabati has appealed to members of the general public to come in large numbers and make submissions to his committee.
Retired Supreme Court Judge Mushabati notes that coming up with a constitution to stand the test of time, depends largely on the people to attend, make submissions physically, written or virtually.
He notes that this way, democracy will be harnessed and promoted through active participation.
The Technical Committee Chairperson said this when he officially opened the public sittings for Lusaka Province being held at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre.
He highlighted that the work of the Committee is to produce a consolidated and comprehensive report in line with Zambia’s democratic values, anchored on inclusivity and promotion of a fair governance system.
He further said the constitution to come is people driven, hence the Zambian people have this opportunity to present their views.
Later, Maxwell Mukwakwa, a senior citizen submitted that the 50 plus 1 percent threshold on the electoral process should be maintained.
Mr Mukwakwa explained that this will encourage political parties to work hard and deliver on their campaign promises and woo votes from the electorates.
He further proposed that Members of Parliament (MPs) should be increased to 211 comprising 30 percent of females translating to 63, while 70 percent or 148 to be males.
And another resident, Dongo Mubanga bemoaned that the number of youths and women representation at the National Assembly should deliberately be clearly included in the constitution.
Various stakeholders have continued to make their way to the Mulungushi International Conference Centre auditorium, to present their views
