Dear Editor,AS the eligibility debate is brought to rest through the case of Legal Resource Foundation and another v Edgar Chagwa Lungu and Attorney General, it is important to appreciate the exemplary manner and maturity that President Lungu and the Patriotic Front members conducted themselves throughout the proceedings.From the outset, President Lungu and the PF supporters always believed there were two plethora of court precedents that declared ECL eligible namely; the Dan Pule and the Bampi Kapalasa cases. However, the President and the PF respected the rights of Legal Resource Foundation (LRF) and Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa to bring any grievance before the court of competent jurisdiction, the Constitutional Court as opposed to putting the law in their hands. This is what the rule of law demands.The PF supporters instead spent their precious time to go on the ground to conduct campaigns and mobilise for President Lungu.President Lungu as an avid believer and respecter of the rule […]
LESSONS FROM ECL ELIGIBILITY SUIT, CONDUCT OF SUPPORTERS
