SPEAKER of the National Assembly Patrick Matibini has said he does not agree with the Constitutional Court's ruling that the Speaker has no Constitutional mandate to interpret the law and the Republican Constitution.
Dr Matibini said yesterday that the National Assembly of Zambia has exclusive powers and jurisdiction to decide over internal matters arising from the proceedings of the House.
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