Solwezi clergyman backs proposed delimitation exercise

The Clergy in Solwezi District of North Western Province are supporting the proposal by government to amend the Constitution.

Living Word Ministry founder Steven Benwa says the constitution amendments are meant to enhance development in rural areas through delimitation which will create more constituencies.

Bishop Benwa told ZNBC news in Solwezi that members of the clergy will support any government agenda that is meant to enhance development in the country.

And Evangelical Church youth representative, Katuta Mutapula has advised opposition political parties to offer constructive criticism on the amendments of the constitution proposed by Government.

Meanwhile, a development expert in Kitwe has called on stakeholders to focus their debate on the roadmap provided by Government for the constitution review process.

Governance and Development Advocates of Zambia Executive Director, Elias Mulenga said those criticizing the constitution amendment process should do so constructively now that there is a road map to it.