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The Opposition is seeking leave to table different electoral and constitutional reforms ahead of 2026 General Elections.

The Monitor has seen seven draft Bills which seek to, among others, amend certain provisions of the Constitution and other Acts of Parliament to split the legislative branch into two while reducing its size; create the position of a Deputy President to be elected by the population; and also allow voters challenge the outcome of the presidential elections in case they are aggrieved.

Mr Mathias Mpuuga, the mover of the Bills who is also the Nyendo-Mukungwe lawmaker, petitioned the Speaker of Parliament on October 4, asking the House to grant him leave so that he tables the Bills which when passed will change the political landscape of the country.

The Bills seen by this newspaper include Constitution (Amendment) Bill, Electoral Commission (Amendment) Bill, Parliamentary Elections (Amendment) Bill, Political Parties and Organisations (Amendment) Bill, Presidential Elections (Amendment) Bill, Local Government (Amendment) Bill, and the Referendum and other Provisions (Amendment) Bill.

Mr Mpuuga says he will embark on public consultation once he is granted leave by Parliament.

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