THE First Session of the Fourteenth National Assembly has been characterised by a wave of maiden speeches, with much of the spotlight falling on Proportional Representation (PR) MPs, whose contributions have already sparked debate, particularly on the question of presidential term limits. What we have heard from some of our PR MPs is concerning. Before they can meaningfully articulate the interests of the groups they were brought into Parliament to represent, they are already championing the removal of presidential term limits. Of course, they are entitled to participate in that debate. But surely, there are more pressing issues affecting the people whose voices they are supposed to amplify. Take UPND PR MP Gabriel Simutowe, who said in his maiden speech...

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