CF has credible info of plot to abduct party MP – Kalaba
CF says it has credible info on plan to abduct their member of parliament for Mafinga South, Faith Munthali.
In a press statement, party leader Harry Kalaba, urged authorities to immediately gaurantee the safety of Munthali.
”The CF is further alarmed by credible information suggesting a plan to abduct the duly elected Member of Parliament for Mafinga South, Hon. Faith Munthali. The CF calls on the authorities to immediately investigate this matter and guarantee her safety and the safety of all elected leaders, regardless of political affiliation,” Kalaba stated.
And Kalaba stated that recent reports of arrests and prolonged detentions of opposition supporters, some held for up to 14 days without being presented before a court were equally disturbing.
”Such actions amount to an abuse of the justice system and point to a dangerous trend of its weaponisation. This must come to an immediate end,” Kalaba stated.
“These developments lend credence to concerns raised by United Nations Special Rapporteurs regarding the shrinking democratic space in Zambia. As a nation founded on democratic ideals and Christian values, Zambia must not be allowed to regress into a system where the rule of law is applied selectively…https://dailyrevelationzambia.com/cf-has-credible-info-of-plot-to-abduct-party-mp/
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He wrote;
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Citizens First Condemns Selective Use of the Law and Rising Political Intolerance
Lusaka, Zambia — The Citizens First (CF) Party strongly condemns the selective application of the law and escalating political intolerance under the leadership of the United Party for National Development (UPND).
It is deeply concerning that while the UPND leadership denied the people of Zambia an opportunity to validate the Presidential electoral outcome by closing the courts of law, it has now turned to those same courts to challenge duly elected Parliamentary candidates. This contradiction exposes a troubling pattern of expediency over principle and undermines public confidence in the justice system.
The CF is further alarmed by credible information suggesting a plan to abduct the duly elected Member of Parliament for Mafinga South, Hon. Faith Munthali. The CF calls on the authorities to immediately investigate this matter and guarantee her safety and the safety of all elected leaders, regardless of political affiliation.
Recent reports of arrests and prolonged detentions of opposition supporters, some held for up to 14 days without being presented before a court are equally disturbing. Such actions amount to an abuse of the justice system and point to a dangerous trend of its weaponisation. This must come to an immediate end.
These developments lend credence to concerns raised by United Nations Special Rapporteurs regarding the shrinking democratic space in Zambia. As a nation founded on democratic ideals and Christian values, Zambia must not be allowed to regress into a system where the rule of law is applied selectively.
CF remains a non-violent, democratic movement committed to equity, justice, and the dignity of all citizens. We place the people of Zambia at the centre of our mission and will continue to advocate for a fair, transparent, and accountable governance system.
We therefore call upon the UPND leadership to end what can only be described as hypocrisy in the application of the law and to uphold one standard of justice for all citizens.
We also urge civil society organisations, faith-based institutions, and members of the clergy to speak out in defence of constitutional democracy, justice, and national unity. Silence in the face of injustice only deepens the crisis.
Zambia’s future must not be determined by narrow, self-serving interests. It must be built on integrity, fairness, and respect for the rule of law. In this regard I call for the unconditional release of all political detainees to pave way for dialogue and national reconciliation and healing.
May God bless the Republic of Zambia.
Harry Kalaba
President – Citizens First