By Pamela
The story of Constitutional Amendment Number 3 is not one of progress, but of power—power concentrated in the hands of a few, at the expense of the many.

It is a process marked not by consultation, but by calculation; not by participation, but by imposition. At its core lies a simple and troubling truth: those driving these changes are afraid of the people.

A constitution is not a private document owned by the political elite. It is a living social contract that belongs to the citizens. It reflects their will, their aspirations, and their collective vision for governance.

Yet, in pushing forward Amendment Number 3 without a referendum, the government is effectively silencing the very voices that give the constitution its legitimacy. If these changes were truly in the best interest of the people, why fear taking them back to the people? Why avoid a referendum, the most direct expression of democratic will?

The answer lies in the growing disconnect between those in power and the citizens they claim to represent. Support for these amendments appears to come largely from a small circle of political allies, individuals who benefit from proximity to power.

Even more concerning is the role of certain Members of Parliament who, though labeled as opposition, do not genuinely represent the will of the people. Many are seen as “planted,” advancing agendas that serve the ruling elite rather than the electorate that supposedly chose them.

This is not democracy. This is manipulation of democratic institutions to entrench authority. It undermines trust, weakens accountability, and erodes the very foundation of governance.

The constitution must never be reshaped in the shadows. It must return to where it belongs—with the people. Only through a transparent, inclusive referendum can legitimacy be restored. Because in the end, the constitution is not for the powerful. It is for the people, and it must always be decided by them.