CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS CAN WAIT UNTIL AFTER 2026 SAYS FR MAPULANGA
Caritas Zambia Director Fr Dr Gabriel Mapulanga said that while there is economic stability being registered in Zambia, they still have a duty to question amendments brought just months before the 2026 elections.
“Opposing Bill 7 does not mean we hate the President. It means we are defending our democracy,” he said.
He noted that the Church challenged Bill 10 under the previous administration and is doing the same with Bill 7 proof of consistency, not hostility.
Fr. Mapulanga also rejected the idea that protests should be banned due to potential counter-marches, saying maintaining order is the responsibility of the police.
He warned against assuming economic success guarantees public approval on constitutional changes, calling this the “validation trap.”
“If the amendments are good, they can wait until after 2026,” Fr Mapulanga said, reminding the nation that democratic disagreement is healthy.
Mapulanga, Bill 10 was voted against in parliament. Why dont you want bill 7 to be voted for or against in parliament?? This waiting business until after 2026 is a hoax !!
Just enjoy the company of those scared sisters surrounding your compound. It’s not a duty of a priest but mandate for parliamentarian to vote for or against any bill bought in the parliament. No law has ever been made on the street or catholic house of cheating celibacy fornicators.