{"id":716694,"url":"http://info.mzalendo.com/api/v0.1/hansard/entries/716694/?format=json","text_counter":526,"type":"other","speaker_name":"","speaker_title":"","speaker":null,"content":"a verdict--- Synonyms to this means; despite, in spite of, regardless of. Notwithstanding his workload, he is a dedicated father. It means in spite of or regardless of. So, if you disregard the Bill, how can you then say that you will pick something which is complementary? Therefore, in the amendment, the drafters made a drastic mistake of using a word that negates the law. Secondly, “notwithstanding” can also mean nevertheless or in spite of this. For example, she tells us she is an intellectual notwithstanding she faces the future as and provided for as a beauty queen. So, the word “notwithstanding” is the mischief in this amendment. So, we cannot save it by saying that what we are introducing is complementary. The two are contradictory in terms. So, Mr. Chairman, Sir, let us approach this thing very carefully. The best thing to do is to do away with this amendment because it negates the law that was beautifully made and it will cause a lot of problems in this country. Mr. Chairman, Sir, let me assure you this. You are a lawyer but I am not, although I studied constitutional law. Let me assure you that if this thing is taken to court, it will not hold water. So, let us not prolong the debate. Let us eliminate this amendment at this stage and then continue. That is my plea to this House."}