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Chipimo won’t give up on interim government idea National Restoration Party (NAREP) President Elias Chipimo Junior says he will not give up on his idea for a neutral government to run the country for the limited period of nine months to oversee the enactment of the new constitution. Mr. Chipimo says despite the idea being rejected by a number of stakeholders, it is for the benefit of the majority Zambians. He states that Zambians have been demanding for a new constitution for many years and nothing has worked in their favor. Mr. Chipimo says in as much he agrees with UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema that the priority for the Zambian people is to have a people driven constitution, his idea can work in tandem with what the people of Zambia want most. He adds that he is ready to dialogue with other opposition leaders who are not for the idea of a neutral government so that he can learn from them. Mr. Chipimo is hopeful that once people have digested the idea they may change their minds and come to appreciate it. Meanwhile, The National Restoration Party (NAREP) is set for national convention next year. NAREP Information and Publicity Secretary, Wallace Kakoma, revealed the development to Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) in a telephone interview yesterday. Mr Kakoma said preparations for the same event have since reached an advanced stage. He stated that according to NAREP constitution, a national convention should be held after every five years to usher in new leaders who are able to take the party forward. Mr Kakoma said at the moment, the party is on the ground to sensitise its members at the grassroots level, adding that all the positions in the party will be contested including that of President. “All the positions in the party will be contested, including that of the President. And anyone wishing to vie for any position in the party will be given a chance to participate,” Mr Kakoma said. He lamented that the party is also mobilizing resources for the national convention which he said will be the most successful national convention conducted ever. Mr Kakoma hinted that his party will no doubt win the 2016 general elections without difficulties.
Posted on: Wed, 14 May 2014 14:15:38 +0000

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