Patriotic Front Presidential hopeful Chishimba Kambwili has warned government that Bill 7 is unconstitutional and designed to extend the ruling party’s stay in power ahead of the 2026 elections.
He says public objections have been ignored, arguing that when citizens reject a proposal, those in office must listen not force it through Parliament.
He argues that the country is witnessing a dangerous trend where those in power are the first to abrogate the laws that protect the nation, stressing that a Constitutional Court ruling is final and must be respected urging Celestine Mukandila and Munir Zulu to commence contempt charges.
He points out that the Bill was declared illegal, null and void, yet was brought back to the House after what he describes as a rushed and questionable consultation process.
Mr Kambwili adds that MPs who will support Bill 7 will be liable in the future, as the next government will reverse it and hold individuals accountable.
And meanwhile, Kambwili appeals directly to the President to withdraw the case before the Pretoria High Court and allow former President Edgar Lungu to be buried, saying Hichilema holds the key and should not delay closure for the family and the nation.
He also questions the decision to declare the Chawama parliamentary seat vacant, calling for the seat to be restored
By Victoria Kayeye Yambani
