HAKAINDE IS A UNIFIER, RESPECTS ALL TRADITIONAL LEADERS
The United Party for National Development (UPND) National Youth Executive is dismayed by rumors and innuendos being perpetrated by some characters associated to opposition Patriotic Front (PF) who are trying to sow seeds of discord that there’s tension between President Hakainde Hichilema and Mwinelubemba Paramount Chief Chitimukulu.
We are aware that these characters want to undermine the progress that the Head of State is making towards uniting this country and all the traditional leaders. It is clear that the Patriotic Front and it’s associates have not repented from tribal politics and propaganda which saw them losing the August elections with a landslide.
We want to state categorically that the visit by the President to Chinsali was well meant and at no time did the President disregard His Royal Highness Paramount Chitimukulu. We are aware that attempts to cause tension between the Bemba Royal Establishment and UPND as a party have not started today but they have always failed because the light always outshines darkness.
We appeal to all well meaning and peace loving Zambians not to entertain this malicious and evil propaganda aimed at dividing our people. President Hichilema is above petty politics. He is President of all Zambians including those who did not support or vote for him.
From the time President Hichilema assumed office he has been embracing and unifying all regions in the country. We need to give the President unwavering support as he discharges his duties especially where promoting peace, unity and development is concerned.
We wish to appeal to all opposition political parties to offer meaningful checks and balances and avoid divisive messages. As United Party Youths and the Party at large reserve respect for all traditional leaders.
God bless you all.
Issued by:
David Chikwanda
Deputy National youth Information and Publicity Secretary – UPND.