A nation’s constitution is a sacred document. It is the backbone on which governance, rights, and democratic order rest. For that reason, any attempt to amend it must follow not only the letter of the law, but also principles of transparency, inclusivity, and good faith. When the UPND first introduced the now-famous Bill No. 7, citizens raised legitimate concerns. The mere fact that the governing party was driving constitutional changes triggered suspicion, and rightly so. Fortunately, civic vigilance prevailed; concerned citizens challenged the process, and the courts halted it on the grounds that the people had not been adequately consulted. Today, however, the government has reintroduced the same agenda, this time through what it calls a consultative process. A technical...
