Affirmative Repositioning leader Professor Job Amupanda has called for the National Assembly to address five questions concerning its legislative powers, parliamentary procedures and compliance with the Constitution. In his notice of motion, Amupanda questions why the executive has a Cabinet Committee on Legislation while the National Assembly has no dedicated committee responsible for legislation. He also challenges what he describes as the absence of legislation originating from the National Assembly that has been passed and brought into operation since independence. On private members’ bills, Amupanda questions why elected MPs must obtain authorisation from an unelected official, arguing that Article 60(2) of the Constitution allows such bills to be introduced if supported by one-third of National Assembly members. He further raises concerns about the absence of laws and parliamentary directives governing the appointment of the Secretary of the National Assembly, as provided for under Article 52 of the Constitution. The motion also questions the Attorney General’s role in representing the National Assembly in legal disputes, given that Article 87(b) identifies the Attorney General as the principal legal adviser to the President and government. Professor Amupanda further questions why local authority bylaws and regulations have allegedly not been tabled in the National Assembly, as required under Article 111(5) of the Constitution. He argues that the five issues raise concerns about the House’s ability to discharge its constitutional responsibilities and calls for answers and remedial measures to ensure compliance with the Constitution. Report: Serafia Nadunya #NBCNews #nbcdigitalnews #nbcDSTV282 #nbcGOtv20 #nbcPlusApp