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The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has accused the government of being reluctant to release a clear roadmap for the proposed constitutional amendments.
The group of lawyers expressed concern over the lack of transparency, warning that it was fueling public suspicion.
Speaking at the LAZ Governance Forum in Lusaka on Wednesday, association president, Langisani Zulu, stressed the need to make the roadmap public to help citizens and stakeholders understand the process.
“Consensus should be at the heart of the constitutional review process, reminding the government that the constitution belongs to the Zambian people, not the ruling party,” Zulu said.
He also called for stronger regulation of political parties, arguing that they should be held accountable as potential future governments.
At the same event, Southern Africa Centre for Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) Executive Director, Arthur Muyunda, urged the government to expedite the formation of a committee to oversee the process and gather public input.
Muyunda criticized conflicting statements from government offices regarding the status of the amendments, saying the inconsistency was causing confusion.
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