A Critique of the 2025 Proposed Constitutional Amendments: An In-Depth Analysis

This critique analyses the 2025 proposed amendments to Zambia’s Constitution, interrogating their philosophical, theological, political, and legal dimensions. While the amendments are framed as technical and development-oriented, the analysis reveals their potential to entrench executive control, weaken parliamentary oversight, and undermine democratic participation. The document questions the piecemeal approach to constitutional reform, advocating instead for a holistic, inclusive, and participatory process. It argues that the proposals fail to align with Zambia’s development challenges and Christian values of dignity, justice, and subsidiarity. The critique calls for the withdrawal or suspension of many of the proposed changes and encourages a reform process that truly reflects the will and aspirations of the Zambian people.