CHIEF MUKUNI BLESSES ANDELEKI FOLLOWING MINISTERIAL APPOINTMENT
Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security Clement Andeleki has received royal blessings from His Royal Highness Chief Mukuni of the Toka-Leya people of Southern Province following his appointment to Cabinet.
Dr Andeleki said the traditional leader received him in Lusaka and commended President Hakainde Hichilema for appointing him to head the Home Affairs and Internal Security portfolio.
He said Chief Mukuni had urged him to discharge his responsibilities with diligence, integrity and dedication in serving the Zambian people.
Dr Andeleki said he had received the counsel with humility and pledged to uphold the values highlighted by the traditional leader.
“I receive those words with great humility, and I commit to living up to them,” he said.
He further disclosed that Chief Mukuni had assured him of continued support from traditional leadership as he assumed his new responsibilities.
Dr Andeleki said he was grateful for the royal blessing and pledged to convey the traditional leader’s appreciation to President Hichilema.
“With the blessings of our traditional leaders, the guidance of the President and the support of the Zambian people, I will serve,” he stated.