POLICE DENY BLOCKING HARRY KALABA’S CHINGOLA CAMPAIGN
By Justina Matandiko
The Zambia Police on the Copperbelt has dismissed allegations that it stopped Citizens First Party President Harry Kalaba from conducting his final campaign activities in Chingola today.
Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga said claims circulating on social media that police blocked Mr. Kalaba’s campaign are false and misleading.
Mr. Hamoonga said Mr. Kalaba and his entourage were allowed to conduct their scheduled campaign activities without interference.
He explained that police only advised the campaign team to stick to its notified programme after it allegedly attempted to introduce an unscheduled route and additional stopovers that had not been communicated to law enforcement.
According to Mr. Hamoonga, the guidance was aimed at ensuring effective security, traffic management and public safety, adding that at no time did police stop or terminate the Citizens First leader’s campaign.
Mr. Hamoonga has reiterated that the Zambia Police remains professional, impartial and committed to providing equal security to all political parties and independent candidates participating in the electoral process.
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