10 No. 2 of 2016] Constitution of Zambia (Amendment) RECOGNISE AND UPHOLD the multi-ethnic, multi-racial, multi-religious and multi-cultural character of our Nation and our right to manage our affairs and resources sustainably in a devolved system of governance; RESOLVE that Zambia shall remain a unitary, multi-party and democratic sovereign State; RECOGNISE AND HONOUR the freedom fighters who fought for the independence of our Nation in order to achieve liberty, justice and unity for the people of Zambia; AND DIRECT that all State organs and State institutions abide by and respect our sovereign will; DO HEREBY SOLEMNLY ADOPT AND GIVE TO OURSELVES THIS CONSTITUTION: Repeal and replacement of Parts I and II Supremacy of Constitution 3. The Constitution is amended by the repeal of Parts I and II and the substitution therefor of the following Parts: PART I SUPREMACY OF CONSTITUTION 1. (1) This Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic of Zambia and any other written law, customary law and customary practice that is inconsistent with its provisions is void to the extent of the inconsistency. (2) illegal. An act or omission that contravenes this Constitution is (3) This Constitution shall bind all persons in Zambia, State organs and State institutions. (4) The validity or legality of this Constitution is not subject to challenge by or before a State organ or other forum. (5) A matter relating to this Constitution shall be heard by the Constitutional Court. Defence of Constitution Continuous effect of Constitution 2. Every person has the right and duty to— (a) defend this Constitution; and (b) resist or prevent a person from overthrowing, suspending or illegally abrogating this Constitution. 3. The operation of this Constitution shall not be affected by an unlawful act to overthrow, suspend or illegally abrogate its provisions.