SP CONDEMNS UPND VIOLENCE IN MWANSABOMBWE
Mwansabombwe… Friday September 20, 2024
SP Media Director Brian Hapunda has expressed disappointment with the behaviour of UPND cadres, who engaged in destructive activities targeting vehicles belonging to the Socialist Party in Mwansabombwe constituency.
This occurred immediately after the announcement of results in the recently concluded Kabalenge by-election yesterday.
Mr. Hapunda added that SP condemns the violence and urges UPND leadership to denounce such actions.
He emphasizes the need for responsible conduct, particularly during times of celebration, and calls for an end to the recurring pattern of political violence aimed at opposition Socialist Party vehicles during elections.
Mr. Hapunda said the political violence attributed to the UPND only goes to confirm that the DNA of political violence is deep rooted in the UPND party and that Zambians had not forgotten the ugly political violence in the UPND associated with the Mapatizya formula.
That’s why you need Article 52 in the constitution. Either you have free and fair elections, or you don’t have any elections. You can’t go into an election with both legs and arms tied. Those are the UPND elections the Socialist Party is participating in , and it will be worse in 2026.
The ECZ will be on the spot light with a proper use of Article 52. The clause gives power to the participants in Elections..and ensures free and fair elections.
The UPND Violent Thugs will behave. ECZ and the Police will sit up.
Opposition Parties will have it rough to campaign in Southern and North Western Province in 2026. The only insurance they have is Article 52. You lose it ,you surrender to dictatorship, Thuggery and Violence.
It’s better to lose quietly and peacefully than making noise and accusing other people all the time. We are not aware of any violence, unless there was a stage managed one by SP. Next time please try to take some photos or videos to support your allegations, otherwise it’s difficult to believe you, hence you remain a cry baby all the time, no one will ever take you seriously.