Why put a term limit on Hichilema? wonders Liswaniso

Why put a term limit on Hichilema? wonders Liswaniso UPND National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso has questioned the rationale behind limiting the number of terms a President can serve, arguing that voters, rather than constitutional restrictions, should have the final say on who remains in power. Liswaniso says there is no reason why the presidency […]

Why put a term limit on Hichilema? wonders Liswaniso

UPND National Youth Chairman Gilbert Liswaniso has questioned the rationale behind limiting the number of terms a President can serve, arguing that voters, rather than constitutional restrictions, should have the final say on who remains in power.

Liswaniso says there is no reason why the presidency should be subjected to term limits when other elected positions, including Members of Parliament and councillors, do not face the same restriction.

“Councillors have no limit, council chairpersons now have no limits, MPs have no limit. Why do you want to limit only one person?” he asks.

Liswaniso further argues that even if President Hakainde Hichilema is allowed to seek another term, it would ultimately be the electorate that determines whether he remains in office.

“Who removes people from power? Is it not the voters? Even if he stands and the people do not want him, they will vote him out,” he says.

He maintains that the issue does not warrant extensive debate within the UPND, saying the party has the ability to make its own decision on the matter if it reaches an agreement..

“For me, there is no discussion here. If you were to ask me, there’s no discussion here. If the UPND wants that, they can do it, yes. Do we want it as a party? If it is agreed, yes,” Liswaniso says.

He, however, reiterates that ultimately, the decision should rest with the people, who have the power to reject any candidate at the ballot.

“So why do you want to put a term limit on Hakainde Hichilema? You put a limit on the people of Zambia?” Liswaniso wonders.

– Trending Stories TV | September 22, 2026