Socialist Party leader, M’membe, accuses UPND of undemocratic constitutional changes, calls for public resistance

Socialist Party leader, Dr. Fred M’membe, has called on Zambians to rise and defend the country’s Constitution, accusing the UPND government of pushing for constitutional changes without the people’s will and participation.

Speaking at a media briefing held at the party secretariat in Lusaka on Monday, M’membe alleged that the government was determined to effect these changes through undemocratic means.

He warned that Zambia’s democracy was at risk, urging citizens to take an active role in safeguarding the constitutional reform process.

“We pledge to stand with, lead, and defend the people against the UPND government’s undemocratic maneuver,” M’membe declared.

He also called on security forces—including the police, intelligence services, and the military—to remain loyal to the Constitution rather than to individual politicians.

M’membe emphasized that security personnel should uphold their duty impartially, regardless of political affiliations, whether from the ruling government or the opposition.

Praising the immediate past Zambia Army Commander, Lieutenant General Dennis Sitali Alibuzwi, he commended his commitment to maintaining the army’s non-partisan stance.

“The former commander’s valedictory remarks served as a caution against attempts to politicize the security services,” he said.

M’membe further urged men and women in uniform to reject unconstitutional orders aimed at suppressing peaceful protests or other democratic actions by the people.

He reminded them that the right to peaceful protest was enshrined in the Constitution and must be protected at all costs.

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