Government says it will not interfere in the three petitions submitted to the National Assembly seeking the removal of presidential term limits under Article 106(3) of the Constitution.
Minister of Justice Jack Mwiimbu says the Executive respects the constitutional mandate of the National Assembly to consider petitions submitted by citizens, adding that any attempt to interfere in the process would be unconstitutional.
Mr Mwiimbu says Article 88(1) of the Constitution gives citizens the right to petition Parliament to initiate the enactment, amendment or repeal of legislation.
He says Government also recognises the right of citizens to participate in democratic processes and maintains that Parliament is the appropriate institution to address the petitions.
Article 106(1) of the Constitution Of Zambia provides for a five-year presidential term, while Article 106(3) states that a person who has twice held office as President is not eligible for election as President.
By Mike Mwendachabe
