Law and research institute seeks ConCourt’s interpretation on ‘independent president’

THE Institute of Law, Policy, Research and Human Rights Limited has petitioned the Constitutional Court seeking an interpretation on whether one can contest as an independent presidential candidate in an election and whether any political party member can petition a presidential election result, among others. According to a petition filed in the Constitutional Court, the institute is seeking the interpretation of Articles 74, 81 (2) (3) (10), 100, 103 (l), 105, 116 and 117 of the Constitution as amended by the Constitution of Zambia. Regarding Article 74 of the Constitution, they are asking what it means when the constitution says that “the President shall appoint the Vice-President as Leader of Government business in the National Assembly; and whether it is…...