STOP DECLARING ELECTION WINNERS BEFORE ZAMBIANS VOTE-CHURCH WARNS POLITICAL PARTIES
By: Hope Nyimbili
The Church Has Cautioned Political Parties Against Predicting Election Outcomes Before Voting Takes Place, Saying Premature Declarations Of Likely Winners Could Discourage Some Citizens From Participating In The Electoral Process
Life Gospel Fellowship Ministry International Bishop Joseph Kazhila Urged Zambians To Exercise Their Democratic Right Peacefully And Allow The Electoral Process To Determine The Will Of The People Through The Ballot Box, Adding That The Final Results Should Reflect The Choice Of The Electorate.
He Says Leaders Seeking Public Office Should Demonstrate Respect, Integrity And Maturity In Their Public Statements.
Bishop Kazhila Says The Use Of Abusive Language By Some Politicians Sends The Wrong Message To Citizens And Falls Short Of The Standards Expected Of Those Aspiring To Lead The Country.
He Has Called On Political Leaders To Promote Peace, Respect And Responsible Dialogue, Adding That Hateful And Inflammatory Remarks Have The Potential To Divide Communities And Are Inconsistent With Christian Values.
The Bishop Has Further Urged Political Players And Citizens Alike To Focus On Finding Peaceful Solutions To The Country’s Challenges Instead Of Engaging In Rhetoric That May Fuel Tension.
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