The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has described the government’s motivation for constitutional reforms as noble.
These reforms reportedly aim to introduce proportional representation for increased participation of women, youths, and people with disabilities in governance, eliminate by-elections, and delimitate constituencies to improve service delivery.
In a statement, LAZ President Lungisani Zulu cautioned the government to approach the reform process carefully to ensure success and maximize national benefits. 
He has noted that constitutional reform is inherently costly and time-consuming, requiring broad stakeholder engagement and consensus on both the substance and the process.
Mr. Zulu says the way a constitution is developed and adopted is as crucial as its content, ensuring legitimacy, inclusivity, and long-term acceptance.
He has also stressed the importance of comprehensive reforms, urging that key areas like expanding the Bill of Rights to include economic and social rights should not be overlooked.
While acknowledging that the government has yet to share its roadmap and draft amendment bill, Mr. Zulu says LAZ remains concerned about the risks of initiating constitutional reforms too close to an election.
Mr. Zulu has since urged the government to ensure that any amendments are based on genuine, broad-based consultation and are undertaken outside the electoral cycle.
