THE Evangelical Church in Zambia (ECZ) has appealed to groups planning a march to State House to take a second look at their planned action and the broader implications surrounding the constitutional review process.
A coalition that includes the Oasis Forum and the Catholic Church, among others announced intentions to demonstrate on November 28, 2025, in objection to Bill 7, arguing that government’s proposed constitutional amendments are being rushed and lack meaningful citizen participation.
The Oasis Forum also warned that the reforms, if adopted in their current form, could erode crucial checks within the governance system.
Speaking during the ECZ Diamond Jubilee service in Matero yesterday, Presiding Bishop Paul Mususu encouraged critics of the process to reconsider what the proposed changes could mean for ordinary citizens, particularly those in remote areas who face persistent developmental hurdles.
Bishop Mususu pointed out that some constituencies cover wide areas such that delivery of public services becomes ineffective.
“For example Kasempa, its size has made it difficult for churches and communities to benefit from the Constituency Development Fund because the allocation fails to match the scale of the region,” he said.
“The inclusion of delimitation in the reform package is intended to correct this imbalance by creating smaller constituencies that can be better served and more equitably funded,” he added.
According to the Bishop, delaying the reforms would only prolong challenges faced by communities that have waited years for administrative restructuring meant to improve access to development resources.
“Let us prioritise the needs of districts that continue to lag behind due to structural limitations so that they stand a better chance of accessing development resources.”
By Sharon Zulu
Kalemba November 23, 2025
