GIVEN LUBINDA VOWS TO CONTINUE TOUR OF DUTY DESPITE ATTACK
By Chamuka Shalubala/Patricia Mbewe/Loise Kakoma
Patriotic Front Acting President Given Lubinda has vowed to continue his tour of duty despite being attacked by suspected UPND cadres in Kabwe yesterday.
Mr. Lubinda says the incident has not intimidated him and that he will continue to engage with party members.
He has told Phoenix News in an interview that he is feeling much better and has recovered from the attack and brutalization he suffered at the hands of the suspected UPND cadres.
Mr. Lubinda has promised to comprehensively address the matter once he is done with his tour of duty.
Meanwhile, the Zambia Police says it has launched an investigation into the attack and abduction of PF Acting President Given Lubinda in Kabwe yesterday.
Speaking on the Phoenix Breakfast show this morning, Police Spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi says police prioritized Mr. Lubinda’s safety before making any arrests at the time they rescued him from a mob.
Mr. Chilabi has disclosed that police are now analyzing video footage to identify the suspects and determine the circumstances surrounding the incident.
And Central Province Minister and UPND Provincial Chairman, Mwabashike Nkulukusa, has directed the provincial team to work closely with law enforcement agencies to identify and apprehend the perpetrators of the alleged attack and dragging of Mr. Lubinda.
Mr. Nkulukusa has condemned the act of violence, stating that such behavior has no place in central province or Zambia as a whole and has reiterated the UPND government’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and safeguarding the safety and security of all citizens.
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it is good that he is ok despite the actions of yesterday. We don’t wish any one death on account of trying to contribute something for mother Zambia.
After all we are all Zambians first. Any attempt to cause confusion is madness regardless of where the intension come from.
Now , the ruling party has to deal with a rejuvenated and courageous renewed spirited man. Thanks to the indisciplined party team who are swinging the sympathy card to the opposite side.
With this nonsense going on you guys are sure to vote yourself out of power and that is what is sad.
You can continue Hon Lubinda but try to prioritize your own safety. Ensure that you are safe before you start doing your activities. Also try to have your own party back up security as well. You are making yourself unnecessarily vulnerable. PF can easily replace you when you are dead.
Remember to get a permit whenever you have to hold big meetings as per the law you know and left.