SACCORD urges Lubinda to consult widely

The Southern Center for Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has called on Justice Minister Given Lubinda to ensure he consults widely before making possible amendments to the current republican constitution.

SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe says the indication by Mr Lubinda that he wants to revisit the constitution is welcoming, but that this exercise will not yield positive results if stakeholders are not widely consulted.

Mr. Cheembe says it is motivating to note that the government has noticed that the current constitution which was signed into law in January this year needs a retouch.

He notes that there are so many clauses that are conflicting with other existing pieces of legislation, thus the need to harmonize them for best results.

Mr Cheembe adds that Mr. Lubinda should also keep an open door policy so that stakeholders can easily go to his office for input on which clauses should be revisited.