Sat, 14 Jan 2017 11:33:16 +0000 By IRVIN MUYUMBWA THE Law Association of Zambia LAZ has indicated that it has no official position on President Edgar Lungu’s remarks that the constitution allows him to contest the 2021 general elections. And Opposition People’s Alliance for Change PAC President Andyford Banda said there is a constitutional crisis in the country with many misinterpretations especially on the third presidential term of office. Various stakeholders have repeatedly called on the Constitutional Court and LAZ to give their constitutional interpretation on President Lungu’s eligibility to contest the 2021 elections with others arguing that he cannot contest for a third term. But when contacted for a comment, LAZ President Linda Kasonde in a brief response said the association has no position to give on the matter. “No we don’t have a position yet. We will let you know as soon as we have any.” Ms. Kasonde said. Ms. Kasonde could however, […]
