Constitutional Court · 27 November 2025

Sean Tembo (Suing in his capacity as Spokesperson of the Tonse Alliance) v The Attorney General (2025/CCZ/007) [2025] ZMCC 22 (27 November 2025)

Declaratory relief was academic; transitional Act provisions governed eligibility, and Article 267(3)(b)(c) did not affect the Court’s decision. Flynote Constitutional law — declaratory relief discretionary and academicity — transitional provisions in amendment Act — applicability of Article 106 to a president whose term straddled constitutional regimes — Article 267(3)(b)(c) not relevant to eligibility — per incuriam and inherent jurisdiction. Read full summary

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