President Hichilema Must Unambiguously Reject 7-Year Term
By Infinity Media Hub
President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent statement regarding the proposed extension of the presidential term from five to seven years has raised concerns among the Zambian people. While the President has reiterated his commitment to upholding the constitution, his choice of words suggests a worrying level of ambiguity on this critical issue.
In the statement, the President is quoted as saying that he “has no interest in manipulating [the constitution] for his personal benefit.” This carefully crafted statement falls short of a clear and unequivocal rejection of the proposed seven-year term. By using the term “no interest,” the President leaves room for interpretation, suggesting that he may not be actively seeking the extension, but is also not adamantly opposed to it.
The Zambian people deserve a clear and unambiguous stance from their leader on this matter. As the custodian of the constitution, the President should be unequivocal in his rejection of any attempts to extend the presidential term limit. Anything short of a direct and forceful statement rejecting the proposed seven-year term could be interpreted as tacit approval or, at the very least, a willingness to consider it.
It is crucial that the President recognizes the importance of this issue and the potential implications it holds for the country’s democratic process. The Zambian people have long fought for a system of government that ensures a peaceful transfer of power and the protection of their fundamental rights. Any attempts to undermine these hard-won gains should be met with a clear and unwavering response from the President.
Moreover, the President’s statement about “the distorted narrative being peddled by the opposition” suggests an unwillingness to engage in a constructive dialogue on this matter. The opposition, as well as the general public, have a legitimate right to raise concerns and engage in a transparent debate on constitutional reforms. Dismissing these concerns as “distorted narratives” only serves to further erode public trust and exacerbate the existing political tensions.
In conclusion, President Hichilema must take a firm and unambiguous stance against the proposed seven-year term. His commitment to upholding the constitution should be demonstrated through a clear and direct rejection of any attempts to extend the presidential term limit. Anything short of this would be a disservice to the Zambian people and a betrayal of the democratic principles he has sworn to uphold.
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Since you are not a member of parliament yourself hence incapable of tabling your concern about the presidential term press release by HH, I would suggest that you ask someone who is a member of parliament to table a parliamentary question seeking the clarification of the press release instead of you boring us with your ramblings about the issue.
That is democracy.
Ubupuba ubu. So you mean a citizen of Zambia can’t ask for clarity from the President when he is seen to be playing around with words? In countries with robust media, Hakainde can be asked anywhere, at the airport, as he disembarks from his car, on his stand on the rumour that he wants to extend the presidential term to 7 years. It’s only in Zambia where foolish journalists have their tails down..in advanced democracies journalists don’t play around.
Idiots failing to read and understand simple English. So they write nonsense.
HH is already wealthy and has no interest in extending the headache of being in that office. He will do his part and go back to looking after his goats.
You can speculate, you can appoint yourself his spokesperson and tell all the lies in your stupid head, but time will prove HH is a man of his word.
Hallucinating Hypocite, I just made one suggestion period.
Ba Mtonga the man is an idiot. Like Indigo and other zealot of PF they still so strongly believe that once PF comes into power the will be recognized. Ask UPND cadres who thought being zealots if they have cabinet positions? Ask them if HH gives them handouts? Life is not about noise making. Its about using the time God gave you best. PF policies are not about service. If so where is Dora Siliya? Why did she leave MMD for PF. Why dont we hear her speak for PF policies? Sound Zambian politicians do these things for a job. A salary. And this “Hypocrite” thinks its a service? To who? Certainly not Zambians.
Ba Bulenge, thank you very much for your caution.
The President has issued a statement to the effect that he is not interested in increasing the presidential term. Let’s leave it at that unless the author of the article wants the President to formally write to him.
In any case, the President cannot change the constitution just like that. There is an established legal process of making changes to the constitution. Remember Bill 10? If it was a matter of presidential wish, Bill 10 would have easily been enacted.
Let us stop this cacophony and allow the President to focus on more pressing and important issues.
I don’t think the President is so stupid as to go the seven year term route.