Trying to bury Zambia's draft Constitution

By Zarina Geloo, 24 January 2014
Zambia's President Michael Sata-the man at the centre of the constitutional stalemate
Zambia's President Michael Sata-the man at the centre of the constitutional stalemate
<p><span style="line-height: 1.6em;">For ten years while in opposition, Michael Sata talked about a Constitution that would be enduring, people-driven and would meet the aspirations of all Zambians. In 2011, his Patriotic Front (PF) party won the elections partly because of a campaign promise to enact a new Constitution within 90 days of taking office – a pledge that was enshrined in its manifesto.</span></p> <p>After almost three years in power, Sata has failed to fulfil his promise. Indeed, he recently performed a 180 degree turn and called the coalition of people calling on him to publish the final draft of the new Constitution ‘saboteurs’.</p>
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