Earlier this year, LAZ requested to join the case, adding that this would help the association in determining procedural and constitutional issues raised. But when the matter came up for hearing , Constitutional Court President Margaret Munalula dismissed the application, stating that details of the reason would be available later. One of the Lawyers, Mutembo Nchinto who is representing ZCCM-IH cited miscommunication concerning the matter which was supposed be heard. Member of Parliament Miles Sampa has raised concerns over the transaction, alleging it contravenes constitutional provisions related to the management of major state assets. He has petitioned the Constitutional Court to nullify the deal, arguing that it bypassed the required parliamentary approval process.