Ruling UPND denies claims clandestine meeting held to discuss constitutional amendments

The United Party for National Development (UPND) has dismissed social media reports claiming that President Hakainde Hichilema met with party Members of Parliament (MPs to discuss constitutional amendments, calling the claims false and outrageous.

Party Secretary-General, Batuke Imenda, clarified that while there was a meeting at State House, there was no discussion about the immunity of former President Edgar Lungu or MPs convicted by the courts.

In a statement issued in Lusaka on Friday, Imenda emphasized that it was customary for the President and vice-president to meet with party MPs whenever parliament resumes or goes on recess.

“We want to make it abundantly clear that the President respects the rule of law and would never interfere in the legislative process or the judiciary’s duties,” Imenda said.

He added that President Hichilema stressed the importance of MPs spending more time with their constituents and fully utilizing the Constituency Development Fund, which is having a significant impact on the lives of many Zambians.

“It is mischievous to deliberately mislead Zambians, especially on constitutional issues,” Imenda stated, urging citizens to exercise their freedom of expression responsibly.

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