By SILUMESI MALUMOOPPOSITION Presidential aspirants will suffer greater disadvantage if the current nomination challenging law is not changed, Lusaka lawyer, Makebi Zulu has said.Mr Zulu said whereas President Edgar Lungu was not amenable to court action, opposition aspirants would endure prolonged court action.He said Article 52 in the 2016 amended constitution will affect the opposition leaders who will want to contest for the presidency in 2021 if not amended.And Mr Zulu said President Edgar Lungu is willing to give the Zambian people the constitution that will be conducive to all.Article 52 stipulates a number of conditions and that a candidate is qualified for nomination as President, Member of Parliament or councillor, in the manner, on the day, and at the time and place set by the Electoral Commission by regulation. A returning officer has power to reject a nomination paper if the candidate does not meet the qualifications or procedural requirements specified for election to that office. The law requires that […]
Makebi warns opposition
