Leader of Opposition George Chaponda has called on President Lazarus Chakwera not to sign into law the recently passed Bills on Insurance, and Liquid Fuels and Gas (Production and Supply) Act (Amendment), arguing that the Bills were not adequately scrutinized and did not satisfy the required 28-day notice.

In his closing remarks before Parliament adjourned sine die today, Chaponda expressed his disappointment with what he called government’s continued practice of rushing Bills through the legislative process without allowing sufficient time for MPs to review them in accordance with Standing Orders.

He said : “I urge President Chakwera not to assent to this Bill, as I fear it may serve narrow interests rather than the broader needs of our people. History will judge us harshly for enacting bad laws.”