CATHOLIC PRIEST URGES NATIONAL DIALOGUE FOR RECONCILIATION AHEAD OF 2026 POLLS
By Nelson Zulu
Catholic priest, Father Chewe Mukosa, has urged President Hakainde Hichilema to call for a national dialogue for reconciliation to ensure unity and love in the country ahead of the 2026 polls.
Father Mukosa said the move is a preventative measure to ease tensions and foster mutual understanding among political actors and citizens.
He has cited the current heightened debate over proposed constitutional amendments and remarks viewed as tribal by some political figures as reasons why an inclusive forum is necessary.
Father Mukosa is of the view that a national dialogue should provide a structured, non-confrontational platform where grievances can be aired, differences debated, and solutions crafted collectively, with the aim of reducing hostility and restoring trust in public discourse.
He has urged President Hichilema to act as a convener and be positive about the approach.
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There is no need of coming with reconciliation schemes that don’t make sense.That is wasting time and resources.The Catholic Clegies must just allow this government of UPND to complete it’s term accordingly.If they want to form a political party to challenge the UPND let them, it’s democracy. I think these Clegies don’t mean well, they want to dictate the government that is unacceptable.Presidents like Chiluba could not entertain their funny actions.They are not the only church in this country, why do they want to be championing anarchy.They have just gone beyond tolerable acts.
First things first. You counsel the Lungu family for the burial of ECL which you should have been your priority as clergy of your church.
IT APPEARS TO ME THAT YOU HAVE MISPLACED YOUR PRIORITIES AS A CHURCH
Dialogue? What is the crisis? You ‘priests, just go and worship.
These chaps are drinking too much wine