Parley Okays Direct Election Of President
Monday, March 04, 2019
Nata-Gweta legislator Polson Majaga had tabled a motion requesting government to amend the Constitution to allow direct election of the President and for appointment of ministers from candidates outside Parliament.
Majaga said as electorates vote for members of Parliament they are directly voting in the President which is not democratic, I would like to call that there may be direct election of the President and not use the current system.
Their concerns highlight the need for meaningful dialogue between government and relevant stakeholders to ensure the best interests of the country are served.This was in addition to other voices from opposition politicians and civil society organisations.The stance underscores the importance of citizen participation in the constitutional amendment process. The AFM rightly assert that such weighty matters demand thorough discussions to reflect the...