In a video posted on his Facebook page, Tayali expressed support for continued leadership under President Hakainde Hichilema, arguing that limiting the number of terms a president can serve destabilises countries by forcing frequent changes in leadership.
Tayali clarified that he was speaking in his personal capacity and not on behalf of any government institution.
“I’m against that presidential limit and this is me. I’m not in government. I’m not anywhere,” he said.
He proposed maintaining five-year electoral cycles but removing constitutional term limits, stating that voters — not legal restrictions — should determine whether a leader remains in office.
“We should maintain five-year elections but remove term limits. If a leader performs poorly, we can vote them out, just as we did with Edgar Lungu. But if a leader performs well, we should not restrict ourselves from re-electing them,” Tayali said.
He further argued that Zambia should not “blindly imitate” countries such as the United States, but instead adopt governance systems that suit its own context.
According to Tayali, constant leadership changes can reverse development gains and undermine investor confidence.
“Presidential limits are changing leaders now and then. It takes our country backwards. That is why I am supporting Hakainde Hichilema today,” he said.
He added that the President has laid foundations that are beginning to yield results, particularly in attracting investment.
“Investor confidence does not come when there’s instability. Investor confidence does not come in an environment where leaders are always changing. It doesn’t,” Tayali said.
Uyu mwaiche lishilu. Giving him a platform or microphone is a mistake. Please stop giving microphones kumashilu> You are destroying the nation having such people on the platform. Does Tayali even know who his father is?
I agree, the boy needs help
If he was a true democrat, he was not going to fire Elijah Muchima for voting against bill 7. Elijah Muchima should always vote according to the wishes of the people of Ikeleng’i and not according to the wishes of the President. Ours is a representative democracy. Even if they agreed in cabinet, that that is the bill they were taking to parliament, in parliament the MP must rise and defend the wishes of his constituents. And Elijah Muchima must also stop apologizing for voting against bill 7 by saying his gadget malfunctioned, how do you apologise for not committing any offence. In parliament you represent the people of your constituency and nobody else
Ati Presiddntial material… the guy is clueless, full of himself, insults anyone who does not agree with his opinion.
He is in rank with the lady in the UK.
He just wants to come back hence the change in tone. Remember “a leopard cannot change its spots”.
Kusabaila,just come back and face the wrath of the law. TV hub
Trying to change sides ??
One term is enough to guage a president
Evvery one in the passed promised a better 2nd term will we never learn from history