THE Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) says it is not opposed to necessary constitutional reforms, but calls for a wholesale overhaul of the Constitution are neither necessary nor welcome. CCZ General Secretary Rev James Phiri says the Constitution must never be treated as a political instrument for advancing the interests of any government, political party or individual. Recently, UPND Deputy Chairperson for Legal Affairs Mulambo Haimbe said government may consider a broader constitutional overhaul during its renewed term, as the final decision rests on Zambians. On Wednesday, Attorney General Mulilo Kabesha said government will leave it to citizens to suggest how they want the constitutional amendment to be done. Responding to a press query, Thursday, Rev Phiri said government...

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