Wed, 19 Jul 2017 10:16:34 +0000 By Oscar Malipenga THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) should stop abusing a noble profession and form their own political party, President Edgar Lungu has challenged the association. The Head of State has further challenged LAZ to take him on in the courts of law if they were against the proclamation of Article 31. LAZ president Linda Kasonde said the executive should have been reluctant to invoke Article 31 despite such powers being given to the President under the Republican Constitution. Ms Kasonde said any exercise of Executive powers under Article 31 of the Constitution must be done reasonably. But speaking to journalists at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport (KKIA) shortly before departure to Swaziland for a three-day State visit, President Lungu advised LAZ not to abuse the profession because it was a noble one. “Where are the lawyers, where are the lawyers in this country? “…If the lawyers want […]
