In a press statement, Kunda described the move as an assault on democracy and questioned the timing of the decision, noting that it comes only weeks before the dissolution of Parliament.
He said the government had failed to act on the matter for four years and was now attempting to make changes at the last minute.
“This is not reform—it is desperation. It is a government scrambling to look busy, pretending to work, when in reality they are undermining one of the three arms of government,” Kunda said.
Kunda stated that the National Assembly is a key institution of the people and that its powers and privileges should not be altered without broad consultation.
He emphasized that any proposed changes to such laws must involve input from citizens, civil society, and other stakeholders.
The ZAWAPA leader also questioned the government’s actions over the past four years, describing the decision as political theatre rather than governance.
Kunda said the party would not support what it termed as efforts to weaken Parliament and called on citizens to oppose the move.
He added that Zambians deserve accountability and not last-minute actions.
But we all know, this is one government which is directionless.
Things are more expensive under this regime. In PF a K100 could confidently buy a bag of roller meal at K90.
We enjoyed subsidised fuel, whether government was paying for it or not is okay, the consumer was still cushioned.
The thinking that Zambians dont have memory and by August 13th they will have amnesia that there was loadshedding for 4 years is not valid anymore.
I agree, and he is more focused than ba Winter who specializes in defamation and character assassination of opponents.
No plan, no policy, no strategy, no followers. But bwana, start working on your mobilisation skills. Look at how we lost out in having the one who was to be the best President of Zambia in General Miyanda, just due to 50% mobilization issues and 50% due to mingalato by the parties in office then to weaken his party, including the Mwanawasa some are praising. He was getting General Miyandas MPs and compromising them into government
Just like the Nazis.
First they tampered with freedom of expression. They even control DeadNBC.
Then they took over the Judiciary. Now they are aiming for the Legislature. UPND wants to usurp all the basic institutions of democracy.