Lusaka will not intervene in petitions against term limits
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on News Diggers
Zambian Justice Minister Jack Mwiimbu says the government will not intervene in petitions lodged with the National Assembly to remove the presidential two-term limit, saying any intervention would be unconstitutional. He says the government, focused on its Grow Zambia development agenda, has no role in these moves, according to News Diggers.
Zambian Justice Minister Jack Mwiimbu announced on Friday that the government will not intervene in petitions lodged with the National Assembly to remove the two-term limit on presidential mandates, an interference he said would be unconstitutional. He was speaking at a press briefing, according to News Diggers.
According to the minister, the review of these petitions falls within the constitutional mandate of the National Assembly, and the executive does not intend to interfere in a procedure that belongs to the legislature. The government has no part in the petitions and proposals on the term limit, he added.
The minister also said the government remains focused on the Grow Zambia agenda and will not be distracted by political speculation. President Hichilema had already called on Zambians to support this programme on 4 October 2026.
