The National Constitution Conference (NCC) has said it has received overwhelming response from members of the public. NCC Spokesperson Mwangala Zaloumis said a good number of people have made their submissions on the draft constitution although she could not immediately state the number of people who have so far submitted.
She told ZANIS in an interview that the number could only be released when the plenary meet during which the report would be given
adding that the secretary would announce once Parliament adjourns.
She said submissions received so far was an indication that people have taken an interest in knowing contents of the draft constitution.She however noted that NCC had not been direct on whether there would be an extension on the period in which the public should study the draft constitution and make submissions following the delay in delivering the documents to districts.
She said the NCC had no mandate to make the decision regarding the extension of the period given to the public to make their submissions adding that the public should take advantage of the period given.
Ms Zaloumis said the NCC was still receiving submissions until the stipulated date of submissions when all the submissions will be compiled and tabled. After launching the draft constitution on June 22, this year, the NCC had given the public 40 days in which to make their submissions for inclusion in the final document.
ZANIS
I am looking for a copy of the ‘Draft Constitution’. Where can I get one?
When you leaveout what matters most for the people, and think that people are with you , what is it that people want it is food not just talking
In your dreams, when last did you represent someone in court, or is NCC your only hope for survival. You just wasted our money on this piece of crap and knowing we will come for you want to remove the abuse of office clause. It will not work, we will arrest you together with your employers RB and GK. Let’s wait and see.
No. 1 – there is a soft copy on the front page of Lusaka Times, which you can download. And there is also one on the UK Zambians website. I’m not sure if there is one on the NCC website – that’s if it can even open – all my e-mails to the NCC Secretriat have returned to me “undeliverable”.
What will it profit a man to gain the whole country of Zambia and yet lose his soul? All those stealing from the coffers of Zambia should know that judgment from above is coming. You can fool some people some time but not always.