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Rejection of Constitutional Motion An Act of State Anarchy – Changala
The motion that was moved United Party for National Development (UPND) by Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament (MP) Garry Nkombo to urge government to put in place a roadmap for the enactment of a new constitution, was rejected by 69 to 42 by the House.
And Mr. Changala has told Qfm news in an interview that by the rejection of the constitutional motion the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has again proven to be a collection of alleged liars and a group of alleged deceitful men and women.
Mr. Changala has wondered how the ruling PF can at this point of time reject the releasing of the constitution as well as resist a motion to give a roadmap on the enactment of the country’s new constitution when while in opposition it promise to deliver a new constitution in 90 days.
He says this is exactly what he refers to as the abuse of the people when the party in power conducts itself in such a manner by cheating the people.
The Civil rights activist has however commended the opposition MPs for the effort they are making on the demand for the enactment of a new constitution especially that task before them not easy.
And Operation Young Vote (OYV) has observed that with the rejection of the constitutional motion by Parliament it is very clear that the PF Government has no intention whatsoever to facilitate the delivery of a people driven Constitution meant to move the wheels of equity, justice and development for to the Zambian people.
In a statement to Qfm news, OYV Executive Director Guess Nyirenda says the alleged dry debates by the PF MPs and the subsequent shooting down of the constitutional motion is evident that the ruling PF is allegedly in top gear to ensure that Zambians are condemned to poverty.
Mr. Nyirenda says it is sad that the ruling PF has not only gone against the promises on which Zambians elected them into government but that it has also taken a fruitless partisan stance on the Constitution making process.
The OYV Executive Director says his organization is convinced that the only way the Zambians will give themselves their long awaited People Driven Constitution is to stand up in masses.
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John
March 13, 2014 at 10:25 am
The opposition should not cry over this but instead rejoice. If PF had given the constitution then on what basis would the people voted them out? Look at the campaign messages of the opposition. Quite ordinary. They talk about things that we ahave heard over and over which mean very little. Now they have one very clear message of promising to give a people’s constitution once voted in in 2016. That is more powerful thasn the cosmetic, regional and tribal development projects that PF is doing. The same kind of projects were used by RB who was kicked out of state house with pants down by sata using the constitution message. It is good news.
kayula
March 13, 2014 at 10:55 am
lets learn from Americans after elections they forget their political differences and start working yet their constitution is not as perfect as you might think. why shud politicking be our daily bread? if the curent constitution favour the ruling why did MMD booted out?
icinshikululwa
March 13, 2014 at 11:36 am
UPNDz are not crying for a new constitution; it is something els. Coz the know very well that, they tried to do the same at NCC, and the FAILED! Pliz landeko cimbi; UPNDz are not fighting for a new constitution. Atase! Bakabolala imwe; to Hell!
jamakudi
March 13, 2014 at 12:03 pm
I campaigned and voted for sata on the promise of the constitution. Congratulations Mr president for duping me. May yo days be long.
dull as usual
March 13, 2014 at 12:55 pm
justice and development for to the Zambian people.
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sleeping editor!
blackbull
March 13, 2014 at 1:00 pm
indeed we as pipo who want to see pf out of government peacefully are happy that they have voted themselves out we know maybe by 2015 or early 2016 they will say here is the pipo driven constitution it will be too late please pipo keep your fingers crossed for more ****** mistakes viva upnd viva opposition parties viva the vibrant youth the way is getting clearer for pf to go to hell
k
March 13, 2014 at 2:34 pm
lelo,lelo,lelo!
?
March 14, 2014 at 12:16 am
Some comments are extremely filthy, no meaning and direction, umungulufye weka weka.
Stinking ideas from rotten heads.
makamaka ba **.
humphrey
March 14, 2014 at 10:48 am
UPND AND MMD HAS FAILED DRIBLED THEMSELVES AGAIN BY VOTING AGAINST THEIR MOTION THE BROUGHT TO PARLEY AS THE THEY DURING NNC TIMES.MMD AND UPND WENT TO NNC WITH THE DESIRE TO ENACT A NEW CONSTITUTION AND WHEN THEY WENT TO PARLEY THEY VOTED AGAINST IT.MEAN THEY HAD ALL THEY CHANCE ON THIS WORLD TO GIVE THE ZAMBIAN A NEW CONSTITUTION.NOW WHAT ARE THEY CRYING FOR WHEN THEIR TIME OF CONTROLLING THEY BALL HAS GONE TO PF.MMD AND UPND ARE LIKE A FATHER WHO FAILED TO EDUCATE HIS CHILD WHILE IN EMPLOYMENT.AND NOW A NEIGHBOR ADOPT THAT CHILD AND DECIDE TO SEND THIS CHILD TO SCHOOL THEN THAT PARENTS CRIES THAT I WANT TO EDUCATE MY CHILD.SO MMD/UPND YOU MUST FEEL ASHAMED BY YOUR SHALLOW POLITICS.
chumbu
March 14, 2014 at 2:11 pm
is there any thing else that you can discuss for the development of the nation apart from the constitution?.
Trixy
March 14, 2014 at 3:23 pm
A constitution is a supreme law of any country…what is more important than that?
Trixy
March 14, 2014 at 3:55 pm
@Jamakudi…He has duped himself not you my dear. Just wait coz every dog has its day!! We have seen them come and go…
jamakudi
March 14, 2014 at 8:18 pm
I take comfort from u my brother trixy. Everything has its day