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President Calls For Respectful Parliamentary Debates
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called on Members of Parliament to be factual,...
By Sharon Siame
President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA has called on Members of Parliament to be factual, respectful and constructive in their debates, regardless of political differences.
President HICHILEMA says MPs should place national interests above personal and partisan interests, as they have a shared responsibility to advance the welfare and aspirations of all Zambians.
He says national diversity is a strength that should promote unity rather than conflict.
President HICHILEMA said this during the approbation ceremony for Speaker of the National Assembly NELLY MUTTI and her two deputies, MALUNGO CHISANGANO and NSHAMBA MUZUNGU, at State House in Lusaka today.
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President HICHILEMA has urged the National Assembly to deliberately embed the ‘One Zambia, One Nation, One People’ principle in its work.
He said although Parliament is independent, it has an obligation to contribute to national progress through legislation.
President HICHILEMA has also called for strong parliamentary oversight, accountability and constructive cooperation among the three arms of government.
He cautioned against behaviour that obstructs parliamentary business and slows national development.
President HICHILEMA said the UPND Government will continue implementing its reform agenda in sectors such as energy, mining and education.
He said Parliament is expected to enact legislation that supports the country’s growth agenda and creates jobs.
President HICHILEMA said Government will continue supporting the Speaker, Deputy Speakers, Members of Parliament and parliamentary staff in carrying out their duties.
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