By ADRIAN MWANZAMORE prominent lawyers have backed Constitutional lawyer John Sangwa’s suggestion to have the Chief Justice position advertised.In a letter dated October 1, 2021, Mr Sangwa appealed to President Hakainde Hichilema to subject the filling in of the vacant position of Chief Justice to a competitive and transparent process before it was taken to Parliament for ratification.Mr Sangwa said the appointment of the next Chief Justice must not be based on partisan, ethnic, regional or even personal lines but by the ideal that merit hard work and a clean track record.Former Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) president Eddy Mwitwa said Mr Sangwa’s suggestion was progressive.Mr Mwitwa said advertising the position of Chief Justice was one thing the President should consider because it would help the country have qualified individuals who will execute duties diligently without fear of anyone.He said despite the constitution giving clear guidance on how the Chief Justice was appointed, the suggestion […]
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