DR. NOEL CHISEBE WELCOMES DECLARATION OF CHRISTIAN NATION PUBLIC HOLIDAY
By Constance Shilengwe
GOVERNANCE and Human Rights Advocate Dr. Noel Chisebe has welcomed President Hakainde Hichilema’s declaration of the Day of Prayer and Fasting, marking Zambia as a Christian nation, as a public holiday, describing it as a recognition of the important role Christianity plays in shaping the country’s values.
Dr. Chisebe says the decision, which follows a request by Bishop Nfula, reflects the government’s commitment to acknowledging Zambia’s spiritual and moral heritage.
He notes that the declaration is a moment of joy and unity, providing an opportunity for Christians across the country to come together in prayer, worship, and reflection.
Dr. Chisebe has also commended President Hichilema for reinforcing the message of “One Zambia, One Nation”, love, and inclusiveness, saying the call promotes national cohesion and mutual respect among citizens.
He adds that recognising the role of the church opens avenues for stronger collaboration between government and faith-based institutions in addressing key social challenges such as poverty, education, and healthcare.
Dr. Chisebe further says the move highlights Zambia’s democratic culture, where leaders engage citizens and respond to their aspirations.
As the country approaches the 2026 general elections, he has urged Zambians to embrace peace, unity, and love, in line with the President’s call for harmony.
He has welcomed the President’s invitation for the church to partner with government, encouraging stakeholders to work together to drive positive change, support community development, and promote peace and reconciliation.
Dr. Chisebe has called on all citizens to celebrate Zambia’s Christian heritage and work towards a brighter future founded on unity, love, and hope.
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There’s already a Day of National Prayers, fasting and Reconciliation on 18th October. I find it rather odd to have another day on 29th December premised on everything covered by the 18th October Day. I have doubts as to whether this is coming from God.
It looks like Mr Hakainde Hichilema is not comfortable with the 18th October Day because it was declared by his Predecessor the late Edgar Lungu, who to this day lies in a South African Morgue unburied..He wants to completely wipe out Dr Edgar Lungu ‘s legacy.. just like he is doing to the Patriotic Front.
Instead of Mocking God with these holidays, please allow the family to bury their Deceased Relative who remains unburied 6 months after his death..
And to those Christians who are converging around Hakainde invoking the name of God, please tell the President to let go of Edgar Lungu.. Let the man Rest in Peace.
Let the Widow and family have some closure.. Death is a very heavy Load. How do you take the Widow to Court, and 6 months down the line you still can’t let go?
Let the days you are declaring as holidays have meaning.
Let your Predecessor Rest in Peace.
What has the declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation got to do with the refusal of the Lungu family to bury him in Zambia?
You are confused, just like your malukula friend and the Lungu family.
They should call that day Freemasonry day. It is shameful when non Christians pretend to be Christians. Some people are still fighting with a dead body, and they are being clobbered.
“HE THAT DIGS HOLES FOR OTHERS, SHALL HIMSELF BE BURIED IN THEM”. -EDITH NAWAKWI.
VOTE LIKE THEY DO IN SOUTHERN PROVINCE.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2026.
Haaindigo, when it suited you, you and your cohorts were busy receiving gifts from the ‘Freemasons”…
Remember the clean up at Chikenje market during the reign of the Mightless PF…
Just shut up…
On the issue of burial, the family seems not to have any Elders to guide them…
Malukula has even abandoned his position and us busy with campaigns to take over…
We hear Tasila is in the USA leaving the Widow alone …
What a Shame…
Lazy bones.