UPND DISMISSES IMPEACHMENT CALLS AS MUKANDILA URGES MPs TO FILE NOTICE OF MOTION AGAINST PRESIDENT HICHILEMA
By: Augustine Kapambwe & Thomas Afroman Mwale
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has dismissed calls by lawyer Celestine Mukandila for the impeachment of President Hakainde Hichilema and Speaker of the National Assembly Nelly Mutti, describing the demands as non-consequential and lacking merit.
Speaking to Sun FM TV, UPND spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa stated that the party would not entertain the matter, emphasizing that the government cannot respond to every public statement, particularly those it considers unsubstantial.
Mr. Mweetwa reaffirmed the UPND administration’s commitment to upholding constitutional rights and the rule of law.
He noted that under President Hichilema’s leadership, Zambia has witnessed the restoration of democratic freedoms and the protection of fundamental rights for all citizens.
Speaking on Hot FM’s Breakfast Show, Mr. Mukandila asserted that failure by lawmakers to act would constitute a betrayal of the Zambian people, who entrusted them with the solemn duty of upholding and defending the constitution.
Referring to the Constitutional Court’s recent judgment on Bill No. 7, Mr. Mukandila argued that the ruling exposed serious constitutional violations.
He stated that, under such circumstances, it would have been appropriate for the president to resign on moral grounds prior to deferring the bill for further consensus-building.
The legal counsel further contended that the legislative process surrounding Bill No. 7 had received presidential endorsement from its inception.
Given that the Constitutional Court identified ten breaches of the constitution, he maintained that impeachment remains the only viable remedy to restore constitutional integrity.
In addition to calling for the president’s removal, Mr. Mukandila also advocated for the impeachment of the Speaker of the National Assembly.
He cited Article 83 of the constitution, which provides grounds for the removal of the speaker in instances of constitutional violations.
Yes , let the wheels of Impeachment start Rolling. These people have gone too far. Serial Disrespect of Court Decisions from the Kabushi and Kwacha bye Elections , PF Court Rulings, through to Bill 7.
No one is above the our Constitution. The President and the Speaker swore to uphold supreme law of the Land..The Rule of Law and our Democractic Institutions.. Respect of our Courts.
How do you continue promoting a Bill deemed Unconstitutional and Illegal by the Constitutional Court.
There are clear breaches of our Constitution regarding Bill 7..And Counsel Mukandila has identified these, based on the judgement of the Constitutional Court.
Counsel Mukandila, please raise the bar higher so that Hakainde and Nellie Mutti will see how toxic Bill 7 is , and won’t even contemplate bringing it back on the floor of Parliament.
If Bill 7 is brought back to Parliament, commence Contempt Proceedings against Nellie Mutti, in addition to her impeachment.
Like State Counsel John Sangwa said, ” the Current Speaker will become the first in the history of Zambia to taste Jail”
Let the Impeachment Wheels start Rolling!
Go ahead .Ignorance is costly
Rigmarole! Those are misplaced thoughts Sir.
PF leaders are jokers. Is this not same lawyer who promised to sue over the Mopani deal, we are still waiting for the law suit?