IT MAY-BE DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE NATIONAL HEALING IF POLITICAL LEADERS CONTINUE TO BE ARRESTED – ZULU

IT MAY-BE DIFFICULT TO ACHIEVE NATIONAL HEALING IF POLITICAL LEADERS CONTINUE TO BE ARRESTED – ZULU

The Apostles Council of Churches in Zambia has urged government to exercise wisdom and extend a hand of reconciliation to the opposition if the country is to achieve national unity and healing following the 2026 General Elections.

Apostles Council of Churches Programmes Manager, Mwaona Zulu, says the continued arrest and Police summoning of opposition figures could deepen divisions and undermine efforts towards national healing.

Speaking in an interview with RCV News in Lusaka today, Apostle Zulu said calls for peace, unity and national healing must be matched by concrete actions from political leaders.

He said failure to translate calls for reconciliation into action would make it difficult for the country to achieve meaningful healing after the elections.

“The arrests immediately after the elections may signal that the ruling party wants to silence the opposition,” said Apostle Zulu.

He said national healing could only be achieved if political leaders prioritise forgiveness and reconciliation over retaliation.

Apostle Zulu also urged the opposition to exercise restraint and cooperate with investigative wings whenever they are summoned or called in for questioning.

He said responsible conduct by both government and opposition is critical in ensuring that their supporters remain peaceful and that the country moves towards unity after elections.

Angel Kasabo