By Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba
The most dangerous clause in Bill 7- Can encourage assasinations, witchcraft and undermine the Will of the people
The proposed Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill No. 7 of 2025, contains provisions that would significantly change the rules for by-elections, potentially eliminating them in most cases.
Key proposed changes to by-elections under Bill 7 include:
1. Party-Appointed Replacements: If a Member of Parliament (MP) affiliated with a political party resigns, dies, or is removed from office, that party would directly appoint a replacement to fill the vacant seat, rather than holding a public by-election.
2. By-elections for Independents Only: A by-election would only be held if an independent MP vacates their seat.
3. Timing Restrictions: The Bill also states that NO by-elections will be held within 180 days (approximately six months) before a general election.
Timing Restrictions: The Bill also states that NO by-elections will be held within 180 days (approximately six months) before a general election.
Bwana, this is already present in current constitution. Article 57(2).
This clause is directed at encouraging political party democracy. Electoral Commission of Zambia have monitored FAZ elections. They have a greater moral obligation to monitor intraparty elections.
Oh, but you imbeciles and greedy idiots in the PF factions do not have any clue what that is. It is about the peaceful transfer of power. The simple reason why PF is fractured is because you do not respect the democratic peaceful transfer of power. Until the day that you understand this concept, please continue blaming other people for yowa schyopedity and greed.
THIS IS BILL 7
Here are the 13 amendments to the Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) Bill, 2025, along with reasons why we should support them:
1. *Increase in National Assembly seats*: From 156 to 211 constituency-based seats, aligning with the Electoral Commission’s delimitation report.
– Reason: This will enhance representation and democracy, ensuring more citizens have a voice in parliament.
2. *Mixed-member proportional representation*: Introducing a system to guarantee representation for women, youths, and persons with disabilities.
– Reason: This will promote inclusivity and diversity, ensuring marginalized groups have a stronger voice in parliament.
3. *Reserved seats*: 20 for women, 12 for youths, and 3 for persons with disabilities, allocated based on party performance.
– Reason: This will ensure more representation and participation of marginalized groups in decision-making processes.
4. *Removal of two-term limit for mayors and council chairpersons*: Promoting accountability and transparency.
– Reason: This will allow experienced leaders to continue serving, promoting stability and good governance.
5. *Harmonization of parliamentary and council terms*: Aligning terms to 5 years, promoting stability and good governance.
– Reason: This will ensure consistency and predictability, allowing for more effective planning and implementation.
6. *Vacancy in Minister’s office 90 days before elections*: Ensuring accountability and transparency.
– Reason: This will prevent abuse of power and ensure a smooth transition.
7. *Revised qualifications for Secretary to Cabinet*: From 10 years to 5 years, promoting meritocracy.
– Reason: This will ensure the best candidates are appointed, regardless of experience.
8. *Attorney-General and Solicitor-General continue in office*: Until new appointments are made, ensuring continuity.
– Reason: This will ensure stability and consistency in government operations.
9. *Revised definition of “child” and “adult”*: Clarifying legal definitions, promoting clarity.
– Reason: This will ensure consistency and clarity in laws and policies.
10. *Election petition deadlines*: Specifying timelines, promoting efficiency.
– Reason: This will ensure timely resolution of disputes, promoting stability.
11. *Inclusion of MPs in councils*: Enhancing representation and participation.
– Reason: This will ensure MPs are more involved in local governance, promoting accountability.
12. *Revised nomination procedures*: Addressing resignations and disqualifications, promoting fairness.
– Reason: This will ensure a smooth and fair process, promoting democracy.
13. *Clarification of partial terms*: Addressing ambiguities, promoting clarity.
– Reason: This will ensure consistency and fairness, preventing abuse of power.
Overall, these amendments aim to strengthen democracy, promote accountability, and enhance representation and participation in Zambia.
I think this is one of the best amendments. Where is the issue of contention. Surely yimwe ba PF, BA KATOLIKA, ALIVK BANDA, LINGISANI ZULU KU LAZ, faza chikoya, nabambi nabambi ba black preyazi on a black friday. Iyi de kaya chabeeee.
All the points raised by this Mwamba guy are good and progressive, what is wrong with PF??
– replacing resigned MP with someone from the party saves the country k millions, and of course from PF panga family (dont forget the killing by Lungu barber in Western province was done during byelection)
– point 2 is very logical
– point 3 of course is prudent
Running out of ideas to defend their cause eeh….Please give us better arguments.
Can’t see anything wrong with those proposals.