Mundubile Urges MPs to Prioritize Citizens Over Partisan Interests in Bill Debate
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Brian Mundubile, has called on Members of Parliament (MPs) to approach the ongoing legislative process surrounding the controversial constitutional reform bill with humility and a people-first mindset. He warned against viewing the bill through the narrow lens of personal education or party loyalty, urging lawmakers to reflect the will and concerns of the people they represent.
Speaking on the floor of the National Assembly, Mundubile stated that both ruling and opposition MPs have a duty that transcends political affiliation. “A Member of Parliament is a representative of the people, regardless of whether they belong to the opposition or the ruling party,” he emphasized. “This process should not be about how they personally feel or how academically capable they are. It must be about how the people feel.”
His comments come amid growing national debate over proposed amendments in the Bill, with critics accusing the government of rushing reforms without adequate public consultation. Mundubile’s remarks appeared aimed at reminding MPs that Parliament is not a platform for intellectual competition or political dominance, but a solemn space where the voices of ordinary Zambians should be amplified.
“We must remember that we sit in Parliament as delegates of our constituencies,” he continued. “It is not about us; it is about the Zambians who sent us here.”
The bill in question has already drawn criticism from civil society groups and legal experts, who have pointed out gaps in transparency and inclusivity in its drafting and submission process. With tensions rising, Mundubile’s statement adds to calls for a more cautious, consultative approach to constitutional amendments, one that centers national interest over party expediency.
The coming weeks will be crucial as the bill progresses through parliamentary scrutiny. Observers say the attitude of MPs, whether they prioritize public sentiment or political allegiance, will be a key test of Zambia’s democratic maturity.
Bill 7 is too poisonous to be sustainable. Therefore, it must fail!
Mundubile was ECL’s prefered choice for party president untill 2025 was ECL was supposed to bounce back, take over and contest the 2026 general elections! All aspirants back then recognized the ECL’s deception and literary everyone contested the party presidency after paying the requisite fees. ECL balked and suspended the elections after smelling and the issue just died down.
Yeah , most politicians are in this “governance ” business primarily for their own interests and the voters interests are taken for granted.
You think our MPs are that deep in wisdom to debate citizen interests against partisan interests? They get elected for free nights at Assembly Motel and allowances-not for debating bills. Usually they are sleeping as the bill is read. When they wake up they look around to see if the veepee is raising her hand and they follow suit. Can a Zedian MP do what those Republicans did and vote against their own party? The hand that feeds them.
They can. Hasnt Sunday Chanda and the Kantanshi MPs rallied against some of the Positions of the PF?
The GOP has only gone rogue cause of the punitiveness of Trump. That is not democracy. If not careful Trump and is GOP trumpians will lose the majority they have in both houses during the mid terms.
@Mulenga, They certainly will lose as the No Kings demos showed yesterday
This is interesting….Mundubile is now changing the tune of the song he was singing.
In short, this is what we have bee telling you all along. You are not elected by the Party. You are elected by the people in your constituency. So tell us what about bill 7 doesnt serve those interest?