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The United Party for National Development (UPND) has declared its readiness for the upcoming parliamentary by-elections in Malambo, Mulobezi and Petauke Central constituencies on June 30th, 2015.
UPND Spokesperson Charles Kakoma in a statement says while they are glad the delayed by-elections will soon be held, the delay is unacceptable as the victims of this delay are the constituents.
Mr Kakoma says perpetual by-elections have become defining characteristics of the PF Gove
rnment, which continues to play politics while the needs of Zambians across the country are neglected.
He states that despite the tight budget Government finds itself working with, more and more money will be spent on by-elections that would be better invested in improving the quality of education or the access to healthcare.
Mr Kakoma says this is the more reason why the country needs a new constitution, to avoid wastage of public funds.
He notes that to ensure that in the future such revenues are not wasted on politics but are instead invested in the Zambian people, it is essential that judicial reforms are undertaken to increase the independence of the judiciary.
Mr Kakoma says the UPND supports the call by Chief Justice Ireen Mambilima for the full independence of the judiciary, both operational wise and financially.
He notes that by ensuring the judiciary is fully empowered, the Courts will be able to resolve such matters with greater efficiency and will be better protected from any political interference or pressures.