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Yes, no law mandates the Republican President to live in State House

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A critical examination of the Constitution of the Republic of Zambia by iVerify could not establish the existence of any legislation that mandates or compels the President to take residence in State House.

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Verified Mar, 19 2022

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On 3rd February 2022, Kalemba facebook page posted a claim by Constitutional lawyer, John Sangwa, alleging that there is no law that compels the Republican President of Zambia to live in State House. This follows widespread media concerns claiming that it is unconstitutional for a President to live in his private residence. Various opposition political parties have similarly expressed concern on when the President will move to State House.

Rating Justification

The fact checking process has established as true, the claim by Constitutional lawyer, John Sangwa on Kalemba facebook page stating that there is no law that compels the Republican President to take residence in State House. Following widespread media concerns claiming that it is unconstitutional for a President to take residence in his private residence. iVerify critically examined various Statutory documents including the Constitution of Zambia and confirmed that no legislation or statutory provision compels the Republican President to live in State House. Therefore, the claim by John Sangwa on Kalemba facebook page stating that there is no law that compels the Republican President to live in State House, is true.

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