By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSALAWYER Lewis Mosho has urged the Constitutional Court to dismiss Mr John Sangwa’s petition where he is seeking an amendment to an affidavit for Presidential candidate/Running mate as it does not disclose any constitutional issue.Mr Mosho, who has joined the matter as an interested party stated that Mr Sangwa is instead inviting the ConCourt to re-write the affidavit which does not fall within its jurisdiction.In this matter, Mr Sangwa, a lawyer, wants the ConCourt to compel the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to amend the affidavit for Presidential candidate/Running mate by including a paragraph saying “ I have not held office twice” to comply with article 106 (3).Mr Sangwa cited ECZ and the Attorney General as first and second respondents in the petition.In a notice of motion to raise preliminary issues, Mr Mosho wants the court to determine whether it has the jurisdiction to hear and determine Mr Sangwa’s petition which lacks […]
MOSHO ASKS COURT TO DISMISS SANGWA PETITION FOR LACK OF DETAIL
