DIALOGUE SHOULD RESOLVE POLITICAL DIFFERENCES, NOT COURTS – SIWILA
National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) Deputy National Youth Chairperson Benja Siwila has called for dialogue as a preferred means of resolving political differences, warning that prolonged court battles could undermine national reconciliation and healing.
Mr Siwila said political disagreements should be addressed through engagement and mutual understanding rather than allowing parties to remain locked in lengthy legal disputes.
Commenting on treason-accused Makebi Zulu’s decision to represent himself in court, Mr Siwila questioned whether citizens wanted the matter to continue through the judicial process or whether the parties involved could pursue an amicable resolution.
He said the country needed to consider approaches that would promote healing, unity and national development.
“But who is willing to accept this approach? Do we want to see this issue continue in court as citizens, or how do we help both parties resolve these issues quietly for the sake of healing and building our nation?” he said.
Mr Siwila said the European Union Election Observation Mission’s report on the just-ended elections and its recommendations provided an opportunity for stakeholders to reflect on the need for dialogue.
He urged those facing charges arising from the elections to consider engagement as a way of resolving political disagreements and creating room for national reconciliation.
Mr Siwila further said citizens had a responsibility to reflect on how they could contribute to bridging political divisions, adding that dialogue and mutual understanding were important in strengthening unity and moving the country forward.