Barotseland could Separate from Zambia, it wouldn’t be secession – Zambian Constitutional Lawyer
A Zambian constitutional lawyer and 2015 presidential aspirant under the Forum for Democratic Alternatives (FDA), Dr. Ludwig Sondashi today stunned Zambian popular phoenix radio audience when he, in his capacity as a constitutional lawyer, sort to set the record straight over the controversial subject of the Barotseland Agreement 1964.
In his submission Dr. Sondashi advised that the matter of the Barotseland Agreement 1964 was straight forward, stating that Barotseland should not be treated the same way as the provinces of Zambia such as Northern, North-western, Eastern and all other provinces as Barotseland, having been a former protectorate of Britain separate from Northern Rhodesia, agreed to join the latter to form the republic of Zambia by the specific terms of the Barotseland Agreement 1964.
“Barotseland was a separate country from Northern Rhodesia, and the same way Barotseland entered into Zambia through that agreement, she could also leave Zambia by the same Agreement, and it wouldn’t be termed as secession.” Stressed Dr. Ludwig Sondashi much to the amazement of the radio moderator.
“Secession could only be applicable to the provinces of Zambia on the ‘Northern Rhodesia’ side and not on Barotseland.” Dr. Sondashi submitted as he briefly explained both the historical and legal context of the Barotseland Agreement 1964.
Dr. Sondashi further said that although he would not encourage Barotseland to separate from the rest of Zambia, he said that he was merely stating facts and truth as they were, without dwelling on emotionalism. He said his proposed solution was to have the agreement restored and implemented in its original context of a unitary state, as that is what the agreement sort to accomplish, and that as republican president he would seek to further federalize the whole country. However, should the people of Barotseland desire separation from Zambia at any point in time, the same agreement would facilitate their separation and that as president he would not stop Barotseland from separating, if that is what they really wanted, as it would be within Barotseland’s right.
He further castigated the Kenneth Kaunda regime for unilaterally abrogating the Barotseland Agreement 1964, which he referred to as an international treaty, without consultation. He said it was an act of ‘cheating’ for the Zambian government to abrogate the agreement through an act of parliament.
Dr. Sondashi who authoritatively deliberated on this subject more as a respected and qualified constitutional lawyer did not have any caller question his discourse on the subject, as he deliberated on it to the point without mincing any words.
Barotsepost monitored the popular radio show dubbed “Let the people talk” featuring Dr. Ludwig Sondashi for Tuesday 9th December 2014 and availed the report to Zambian Eye.
Thank you sir. For once a politician has explained the BA64 objectively unlike the many politicians who by their silence paint the western province people as bad people for demanding for the recognition of the BA64. Federalisation of all provinces is therefore imperative to solve this problem. The UPND had earlier talked about a federal state (or provincially decentralised state) but of late we haven’t heard them argue for it in solving the Barotse issue.
Nox
December 10, 2014 at 6:56 am
Nox,
I think it will be wise for you to stop this BA64 issue. To start with, where was this Politician when the issue heated up? How many children did he or you lose in the fracas that followed? We are preparing for a Presidential election and not blood spill from Barotse. So let’s end this nonsence and concentrate on issues at hand. For your own information, NO ONE WILL SORT THIS BA64 ISSUE. EVEN GIVEN A LOZI PRESIDENT, IT WONT. Let us reflect on how profitable you will utilise the Nalolo bridge when completed and forget about what these good-for-nothing politicians say. He was Works & Supply Minister in UNIP and failed to construct a single tarred road in Solwezi where he comes from so what do you expect from him now?
Kenny Mulenga
December 10, 2014 at 2:06 pm
Bloggers, can you help me score HH, EL, NM, & RB in the following sectors:
1. enhancing our international relations
2. job creation
3. enhancing manufacturing sector
4. enhancing agriculture sector
5. enhancing mining industry
6. de-cadrelization of the civil service
7. general improvement of social life.
Please use scale of 1-5 in rating these individuals. 5 being the highest score. Thanking you in advance for helping me to choose the right candidate on 20th Jan 2015.
I really care for my country & I would like to put governance of this country in right hands. Fellow Zambians, are you ready to help Zambia & Zambians redeem what is theirs? 50 yrs of wasted yrs!! Let us push together.
MMD Baby Sitter
December 10, 2014 at 7:48 am
I have never seen such an empty constitutional lawyer. Which school of law did he attend to even acquire a doctorate? His interview did not inspire me at all. He sounded like that Muliokela who is some president of some political party!
M.M.
December 10, 2014 at 9:01 am
My Friend you sound more empty yourself!!
Jacob Zume
December 10, 2014 at 10:15 am
Jacob its you who is empty
Ba Ntamba Lukuta
December 11, 2014 at 3:21 pm
My Prayer to God: Dear Lord, as we vote on 20-1-15, may u give us wisdom to vote against the spirit of poverty, the spirit of lawlessness, the spirit of mediocrity in our country. May u give us wisdom to vote for someone who ‘ll reduce poverty, create jobs, create good environment for marketeers, someone who will help our economy grow so that our currency stabilizes, someone capable of turning around the declining and deteriorating economic fortunes of this country. Lord the majority of our voters vote with their hands and not with their brains as they were denied chances of going to Sch. On that day, may u vote for them as only you alone knows the candidate who means well for this great country. Do not give us a candidate chosen by Satan but give us one chosen by u. Say Amen with me.
MMD Baby Sitter
December 10, 2014 at 10:42 am
you people surprise me a lot, you confuse me. the people of wasted province oh sory western wateva do not even know what will keep them alive. apart from sand and water, what economic activities do you think will sustain you? please stop being foolish and pray that KK considered this and other facts to make you be part of one zambia one nation, you make me feel like vomit. and am warning you, i shouldnt hear of this stupid barozi or wateva you call it anymore, atase imwe, ifimolu kupapatala kwati fibata, sha!
kalukuluku
December 10, 2014 at 2:32 pm
Sondashi just get lost you attention seeking bastard
Ba Ntamba Lukuta
December 11, 2014 at 3:20 pm
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