HANDS-OFF OUR CONSTITUTION!
This is the second time Mr Hakainde Hichilema has graced a women’s gathering to advance his agenda to change the Constitution.
Last year, whilst officiating at the commemoration of the 16 days of Activism against Gender Based Violence, Mr Hichilema made similar remarks about the need to amend the Constitution.
This unrelenting effort to change the Constitution has perplexed many citizens. But the question is: why is Mr Hichilema in such a hurry to change the Constitution before 2026? What is he afraid of now that he can’t wait for 2026 to pass before we can attend to this matter as ably guided by the Catholic Bishops?
Mr Hichilema must know that Zambians are not fools, and that contrary to his claims, the people of this country have not agreed to change the Constitution before 2026. So, if Zambians haven’t agreed to these Constitutional changes then who did Mr Hichilema agree with? Did he conduct a referendum?
Instead of being manipulative, Mr Hichilema must learn from past experiences and the outcomes of such actions, insofar as the Constitutional review process in this country, is concerned. There are sufficient lessons for him to learn from. Let him set aside his patronizing and deceptive agenda on this issue now! It will not take him anywhere.
This country has more pressing issues that need to be dealt with urgently than the Constitution. We urge Mr Hichilema to focus on addressing more critical issues like the high cost of living, tribalism, nepotism, the exchange rate, the collapsing economy, and poor health care and social services among others.
We expect Mr Hichilema to see by now, that his failure to govern and prioritize Zambians has brought untold suffering on our people.
Fred M’membe
#HandsOffOurConstitution
Ba Opposition, let it sink in your skulls that the amendment of the Constitution does not change anything on the ground. Whether the Constitution is amended or not, HH is still headed for a landslide win next year, 2026. This is not like your failed Bill 10 where you wanted someone to cling to power perpetually. Like you, M’membe, you are talking of 50+1 when you can’t even manage to win a 1%, is it not your advantage if it is removed? HH is simply trying to fine tune the Constitution for the benefit of the nation, otherwise he has nothing to gain or lose. It is entirely up to you, accept or reject it, the sun will continue shinning and come next year, HH is winning.
It’s not Hakainde’s duty to fine tune Zambia’s constitution on behalf of Zambians..It’s Zambians’ duty to refine the constitution on behalf of Zambians.
Whether he wins in 2026 or not is not the question here. The question is our Constitution doesn’t belong to Hakainde’s pocket..and he can’t change it anyhow.
It’s a People’s document. It’s the people of Zambia to identify the lacunae if any…to suggest amendments…and be part of the process.Zambians should own the process. PERIOD.
That’s the way it has been, and that’s the way it will be. Anything out of this is criminal, and won’t be entertained.
Hands off our Constitution, Mr Hakainde Hichilema.
Clearly you are showing your ignorance again. The constitution can only be amended by parliament and MPs who are the legal representives of the people. Ordinary people DO NOT amend the constitution. Just because you don’t like president HH does not take away the mandate given to him as head of government and state for him and his government to act on behalf of the people, rightly or wrongly and that is why he has the final authority as president to allow any bill to become law or not by assenting or not assenting to it. Yes the public may be consulted but the final decision of what is included or excluded still lie with the government. Please get some civic education to understand governance a bit better so that you don’t embarrass yourself in public.
Typo. ‘Anything outside this’
Membe the current constitution was signed by a blind man whose eyes were closed at the time it was signed. There’s a need to realign the document to Mngombas draft report. In any case SP is a voiceless party in parliament. We the citizens want the change.
Last weeks fake complaint and theme – Catholic Church attack lies. This week – constitutional amendment draft lies.
I wish there was an avenue to wager bets on next week opposition lies.
Aren’t they tired? The lies get more absurd each week. Get some real ideas and plans to campaign on if you want the populace to take you seriously.