THE unprecedented number of Members of Parliament going unopposed in this election should worry every citizen who still believes in democracy. So far, a reported number of about eight parliamentary candidates have secured seats without a single vote being cast, and all of them belong to the ruling UPND. This is a dangerous political development that exposes the hidden consequences of Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 7. When Bill 7 was being debated, we genuinely challenged many critics, constitutional lawyers and governance experts to explain exactly what was wrong with it. Some spoke in broad political language, others focused on process, but very few clearly identified the practical dangers hidden in the proposed amendments. Today, those dangers are beginning to reveal...