ZAMBIA PRESIDENT APPROVES LAW EXPANDING PARLIAMENT MONTHS BEFORE ELECTION. (PHOTO).

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 Zambia president approves law expanding parliament months before election Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema on Thursday signed into law constitutional changes that will expand the country's parliament, Reuters reported. The changes increase the number of members of parliament to around 280 from 167 currently by creating more constituencies, reserving 40 new seats for women, youth and people with disabilities, and allowing the president to appoint 11 members instead of eight previously. Hichilema, who will run for a second presidential term in the August 2026 election, said during a signing ceremony that the changes were being made in good faith and there was adequate consultation. He previously argued that some constituencies were too big for effective service delivery and should be split into smaller ones. Some opposition politicians have criticised the move to increase the number of members of parliament at a time when the country is still emerging from a protracted debt...

FMR PRESIDENT OBASANJO COMMENDS GOV. UZODIMMA ON DEVELOPMENTAL STRIDES.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE.



FMR PRESIDENT OBASANJO COMMENDS GOV. UZODIMMA ON DEVELOPMENTAL STRIDES


Nigeria's former President, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, GCFR has commended Governor Hope Uzodimma on the laudable developmental strides that Imo State is witnessing under his administration.

The past President paid the compliment during his 86th birthday celebration, hosted by the first family of Imo State at the Banquet Hall of Government House, Imo State.

Speaking on the sidelines of the celebration, the former President called for improved engagements with genuinely frustrated militants members of society to de-escalate conflict and promote peace.

Governor Hope Uzodimma on his part, thanked the former President for his support and his political journey through the years. "Baba, as he is fondly called, remains a pan-Nigerian who has contributed greatly to the progress, development and unity of our nation."

"As he continues to enjoy the blessings of God with longevity, we will continue to tap from his wisdom in nation building and economic growth," the Governor added. 

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