PRESIDENT TINUBU: WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUSTAIN BUHARI'S LEGACIES.(PHOTOS).#PRESS RELEASE..

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 STAEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE   PRESIDENT TINUBU: WE WILL CONTINUE TO SUSTAIN BUHARI'S LEGACIES.   President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Monday in Abuja, stated that his administration will continue to honour former President Muhammadu Buhari by sustaining his legacies of purposeful leadership, discipline, integrity, and the belief that public office is a trust, not a windfall.   President Tinubu made this commitment at the State House Conference Centre during the unveiling and public presentation of the book, *From Soldier to Statesman – The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari*, authored by Dr Charles Omole.   He said the book offers Nigerians the opportunity to learn from President Buhari, and affirmed that the greatest honour to bestow on the late President is to sustain his legacies.   "This book reinforces the public memory. It outlines achievements and flaws, as all honest histories should. It should motivate future leaders to learn lessons rather than repeat slogans. ...

ZAMBIA PARLIAMENT PASSES DISPUTED BILL TO CHANGE ELECTION LAWS. (PHOTO).


 Zambia parliament passes disputed bill to change election laws


Zambia's parliament overwhelmingly passed on Monday a bill to modify constitutional provisions related to elections.


The opposition claims it will bolster President Hakainde Hichilema at next year's polls, but the government rejects the assertions, with President Hichilema stating that the changes are proposed in good faith for the long-term benefits to the Zambian people.


Opposition politicians, civil society and church groups had lobbied against Bill 7, saying it was rushed through parliament and will promote Hichilema and his UPND party at the August 2026 vote, AFP reported.


The bill amends 13 articles in the constitution of the copper-rich Southern African nation, notably increasing the number of parliamentary seats from 156 to 226; reserving 35 seats for women, youth and disabled people; and ending a limit of two five-year terms for mayors.


'Covenant with Zambian people'


"This is a covenant with the Zambian people to promote fairness," Justice Minister Princess Kasune said after the 131-2 vote, which means the bill now only needs Hichilema's signature to be enacted.


Lawmaker Francis Kapyanga from the opposition Patriotic Front (PF) said he would not "legitimise an illegality."


Political tensions in the nation of 22 million people have been illustrated by a standoff over the burial of Hichilema's predecessor Edgar Lungu, who died in hospital in neighbouring South Africa in June.


Lungu's family has refused to repatriate his body for burial because Hichilema wanted to preside over the funeral.


'Tested' national unity


Reacting to the passing of Bill 7, Lungu family spokesperson and PF presidential hopeful Makebi Zulu said on social media, "The struggle for democracy and respect for the rule of law begins in earnest today."


Hichilema – who will be standing for the second of a constitutionally limited two five-year terms – admitted the bill had "tested" national unity but said the outcome of the parliament's vote must be respected.

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