Simuuwe Says Hichilema Third-Term Clips Are Out Of Context, Backs Lifting Two-Term Limit

Lawyer Mark Simuuwe has publicly addressed circulating video clips in which President Hakainde Hichilema appears to reject the possibility of a third term in office. Simuuwe contends that these recordings are being presented out of context, clarifying that the President’s remarks were specifically directed at the eligibility case of the late former President Edgar Lungu rather than serving as a definitive policy stance on his own potential future terms.

Beyond clarifying the President’s past comments, Simuuwe has expressed support for the removal of the two-term limit for the presidency. The intervention highlights ongoing public and political discourse regarding constitutional term limits in Zambia and the interpretation of the President’s previous statements on the matter.