HICHILEMA’S SHAM BILL 7
CONSULTATIONS
If Bill 7 returns to Parliament in the same form it was introduced, then the entire consultation exercise was a sham. It was designed to fool the Zambian people into believing they had a voice when, in reality, Mr Hakainde Hichilema never intended to change a single word.
Mr Hichilema encouraged submissions knowing fully that nothing could be amended. This was not a consultation. It was political theatre meant to pacify the nation while they pushed Mr Hichilema’s predetermined agenda.
This behaviour exposes a dangerous level of deception from Mr Hichilema. A leader who invites the people to speak but refuses to listen is driven by greed for power, not the desire to defend and advance democracy.
The intentions of Mr Hichilema regarding Bill 7 are far from normal. This is not about reform. It is about centralising political power in his hands and weakening public participation in governance.
Zambians participated in good faith, hoping their voices would shape the future. Returning the Bill untouched is a direct insult to every citizen who took time to contribute. It proves that Mr Hichilema does not respect and value the people.
A leader who fears genuine dialogue resorts to deception. Mr Hichilema pretended to be listening only to legitimise a bill he had already decided to force through Parliament. This is political greed and dishonest at its highest.
Mr Hichilema’s behaviour is a betrayal of democracy and decency. A leader who lies to the nation about constitutional reforms can not be trusted with the future of the country. Such conduct reflects deep moral decay and ethical bankruptcy.
All decent and patriotic members of Parliament must reject Bill 7 because it has become clear that it does not represent the will of the people. It represents the desires and ambitions of Mr Hichilema and a party desperate to entrench itself in power.
Bill 7 is now a symbol of Mr Hichilema’s growing appetite for dominance. It shows a leader who is willing to ignore national consensus and undermine public trust in order to secure political advantage.
This is the moment for members of Parliament to defend Zambia. They must refuse to be tools in a political project anchored on lies, deception, and greed. Zambia’s Constitution must never be shaped by the selfish interests of one man or one party.
Fred M’membe
President of the Socialist Party Zambia
I can’t understand Hakainde.
Bill 7 is ruled illegitimate and unconstitutional by the Constitutional Court.
You appoint a Technical Committee to get Submissions from the people.
The committee gives him the report. Instead of tabling it in Cabinet for onward delivery to the Ministry of Justice, he shelves the Report, and goes back to the same Illegitimate and Unconstitutional Bill 7, sets up a select committee to start debating the Bill.
Meanwhile his Attorney general wants the ConCourt to vacate it’s earlier ruling.
In Functional Democracies, Hakainde could have been a subject of impeachment.
The man is playing around with our Constitution.
No wonder Judge Mushabati skipped the handover ceremony of the report.