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Amid public concerns over moves in the National Assembly to reintroduce debate on Constitutional Amendment Bill No.7, President Hakainde Hichilema has appointed members of the Technical Committee tasked with consulting widely and drafting amendments to the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia, State House has announced.
State House Chief Communications Specialist, Clayson Hamasaka, said the appointments were made in exercise of the President’s powers under Article 92(1), 92(2)(d), and 92(2)(j) of the Constitution.
The Committee will be chaired by retired Supreme Court Judge Christopher Sichimwa Mushabati, with Dr. Landilani Banda appointed as Vice Chairperson and Spokesperson.
Other members include Dr. Felicity Kalunga, Eva Jhala, Douglas Tambulukani, Dr. Vanny Munyumbwe, Dr. Bishop David Masupa, Isabel Mutembo, Grace Sinkamba, Isaac Mwanza, Guess Nyirenda, Ngande Mwanajiti, and Rabbson Chongo.
Also appointed are Ruth Kangwa, Waliuya Wamundila, Chief Chamuka, Chief Nyampande, Doreen Kabwe, Gregory Chifire, Father Cletus Mwiila, Bishop Paul Mususu, Rev. Ackson Banda, Apostle Charles Ndandula, Mufti Sanaullah, and Kamlesh Shah.
“These appointments follow engagement and dialogue with civil society, traditional leaders, religious leaders and a wide range of stakeholders,” Hamasaka said.
He explained that the Technical Committee comprised eminent Zambians from diverse professional, social, religious, and community backgrounds, including a former Supreme Court Judge, legal experts, academics, traditional leaders, and civil society representatives.
Supporting the Committee will be a team of Legal and Drafting Experts, including Ministry of Justice Permanent Secretary Mwenya Bwalya, Doris Katebe Mwiinga and Hope Chanda from the Zambia Law Development Commission, as well as Chola Mwewa and Bubbala Chibbonta, the Chief Parliamentary Counsel at the Ministry of Justice.
Hamasaka further announced that the President had directed Smart Zambia and the Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) to provide seamless digital platforms and ICT support for the Committee’s work.
The Technical Committee is expected to prepare a programme of work and embark on extensive nationwide consultations, with further details to be announced.
The President has urged all citizens, civil society organisations, political parties, traditional leaders and stakeholders to actively participate in the process.
“Only a truly people-driven process can yield a Constitution that strengthens national unity, enhances inclusivity, and responds faithfully to the aspirations of all Zambians,” Hamasaka said.
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