TRANSPARENCY International Zambia (TIZ) Executive Director, Maurice Nyambe, says no sane person will support the proposal to remove the 50 plus one rule and extension of the presidential term from five to seven years. Meanwhile, Chapter One Foundation Executive Director, Josiah Kalala, says the current Constitution requires a holistic review and overhaul to address various gaps and inconsistencies. Commemorating World Constitution Day, Thursday, Nyambe said no sane person would support such proposals as they were backward recommendations. “There was a question on proposals to remove the 50 plus one and extending the term of office. I don’t think we should go into that because there was an official response that was given. I think by the minister of justice where...

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