Today ‘s public statement by the Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) suggesting that the Republican President has “accepted that the clauses under the proposed Bill are bad” is a clear misrepresentation.

Contrary to that assertion, the decision to defer the Constitution Amendment Bill # 7 was not an admission of fault, but rather a demonstration of democratic maturity and commitment to national consensus, very important.

The deferral  by the President yesterday, is a strategic and inclusive step to allow for broader consultation and to build consensus among stakeholders, ensuring that the final product reflects the collective will of the Zambian people.

It is indeed a notorious fact that the move underscores the President Hichilema’s openness to dialogue and constitutional reform that is grounded in unity, not division.

Furthermore, LAZ’s claim that the current Bill is no different from the previously controversial Bill No. 10 is equally misleading.

This assertion shows a lack of thorough comparison between the two documents. While both are constitutional amendment efforts, the structure, content, and intentions behind the current Bill #7 differ significantly from Bill # 10.

As stakeholders let us be encouraged to engage constructively in the consultation process and base our critiques on fact, not misrepresentation.