Exiled ex-deputy minister blasts CAB3 as ‘democratic evasion,’ dismisses 99% public approval as statistical fiction
SELF-exiled former Higher Education deputy minister and ex-Magunje legislator Godfrey Gandawa has come out guns blazing against Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill (CAB3), branding it an attack on democracy and a choreographed bid to entrench State power. In a viral video posted on social media, Gandawa said CAB3 lacked legitimacy because Parliament bypassed genuine public consultation in favour of a predetermined outcome. He took aim at Parliament’s claim that more than 5
Godfrey Gandawa, a self-exiled former deputy minister, criticized the Constitutional Amendment Number 3 Bill (CAB3) as undemocratic and a way to consolidate power. He argued that the bill lacks legitimacy due to the absence of real public consultation. Gandawa dismissed the reported 99% public approval as fabricated, calling it a statistical illusion. He claimed the numbers do not reflect the true sentiment of the population. The former legislator stated that CAB3 is not a reform but an attempt to avoid democratic processes. He accused the ruling party of imposing its will on the people while pretending to listen. Gandawa warned that rewriting the constitution to extend power could lead to instability. He emphasized that the bill is not a democratic triumph but a sign of democracy being abandoned.
The debate over CAB3 highlights concerns about democratic integrity and the potential for power consolidation in the country.
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