Q FM Africa's Modern Radio
The Grand Coalition on the campaign for the people Driven Constitution still believes voter apathy cannot hinder the holding a successful constitution referendum this year.
The Grand Coalition is of the view that the apathy that persisted during elections is only as a result of people lacking motivation to vote.
Spokesperson Macdonald Chipenzi has disclosed to Qfm News by telephone that from the interactions his Coalition has been having with traditional leaders countrywide it has become clear it is possible that Zambia can adopt its new constitution through a referendum before 2016.
Macdonald Chipenzi
Mr. Chipenzi says what is however lacking is information.
He says people need to be sensitized for them to realize the importance of having a new constitution.
Mr. Chipenzi notes that the other reason that the Grand Coalition strongly believes a successful constitution referendum is possible this year is the fact that the current Referendum Act only provides for a simple majority to adopt the entire constitution.
He says contrary to what government has been saying it is actually only part three of the constitution which is provided for under the Act to be subjected to a 50+1 majority vote if any alterations have been made.