Grand Coalition hopeful Lungu will deliver new constitution

The Grand Coalition in Eastern Provinces says it will ensure that it holds Government accountable by ensuring that the road map for enacting the new constitution by February 2016 is followed.

And the Grand Coalition says the commitment shown by Republican President Edgar Lungu on enactment of the new constitution so far is an indication that he is willing to give Zambians a new constitution.

Grand Coalition Provincial Chairperson Maxson Nkhoma has told QFM News in a telephone interview that the Coalition has no doubt that President Lungu will give the People of Zambia a people driven constitution during his stay as Head of State.

Mr. Nkhoma says this is evidenced from the progress made since he was appointed Justice Minister where he released the draft constitution final copy and the road map.

He says the release of the road map and the appointment of Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula as Minister of Justice to spearhead the enactment of a new constitution before the general elections in 2016 is a welcome move and that he should be commended for that.

He says this goes to show that President Lungu is committed to bringing to a conclusive end the constitution making process during his tenure of office.

Mr Nkhoma adds that the Grand Coalition is convinced that the President’s belief in dialogue and consultation with stakeholders which he has so far been exhibited on the constitution making process is cornerstone to reaching national consensus and bring the constitution making process to its conclusive end.

 

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