KASONDE MWENDA SAYS PRESIDENT’S ADDRESS MISSED CHANCE FOR RECONCILIATION
Economic Freedom Fighters President, Kasonde Mwenda, says Thursday evening’s address to the nation by the Head of State regarding the funeral of former President Edgar Lungu missed an opportunity to settle issues.
He questions the logic of President Hakainde Hichilema apologising to his South African counterpart for the disruption surrounding Lungu’s repatriation and funeral arrangements without extending the same to the bereaved family.
Kasonde states that the most sincere and necessary apology should be directed to the Lungu family for the pain and mistreatment they have endured during the process.
He adds that Hichilema also ought to have apologised to Zambians for the manner in which Lungu, a leader who served the country, has been treated in his final days and in death.
Kasonde says true reconciliation and healing begin with acknowledging those most affected — in this instance, the Lungu family and the Zambian people.
He has since expressed solidarity with the Lungu family, noting that their decision to pause and reflect before proceeding with funeral arrangements is understandable.
Kasonde says that in a time when trust has been eroded by years of political conflict and public hostility, it is both reasonable and necessary for the family to ensure their loved one’s dignity is preserved, free from further politicisation.
He adds that while it is customary for the state to honour national figures, there is no legal obligation for the government to take responsibility for the remains.
Kasonde has urged government, political actors, and the people of Zambia to respect the Lungu family’s decisions.
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The naiveity of some people that purport to be leaders is astounding.
Did Mr. Mwenda listen to the President’s speech or he just heard it without listening?
I would suggest our so called leaders listen before they speak. Read what was said and the President while being firm on the need to move on, he further reiterated that the government will “continue to engage the Lungu family”
What does that imply Mr. Mwenda? Stop showing use how incapable of leading. Stop misleading.
No matter how much you advise these characters,they will not listen.they have chose a path negativity.
The South African media were shocked at the language used. Hakainde’s choice of words is poor. He sounded like a bitter man, resorting to making threats, again. Anyway, we only have one year remaining to bear with this bitter man. Let us collectively show him the door next year.
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PF sympathisers. Even common sense is a crime.
What South African sympathisers. Are you one of them? Ubufi Indigo.
1. South Africans are disgusted that Nakachinda can go on national TV and make such an embarassing claim.
Does he have proof that ECL was poisoned?
2. South Africans are disgusted that a Military send off was assembled at the Airport and the family chose to embarass their army and the respect that they accorded the former Zambian President, to a flimsy excuse. Protocol is carried out in all there processes.
3. That leakers who leaked the “draft” funeral program and also went on to suggest that ECL was not accorded the opportunity to have his medical bills paid for him by the state. In front of the whole world can today say there was malice in the intent of this Administration? Mr. Kangwa was candid enough to tell us the truth. Accept blame for the leakage of the draft program (and all respect to that man) but please be honest with yourselves and about who you are and what you stand for. Stop making innocent people what they are not.
In life its important to be honest. Otherwise your lies will catch up with you.
Jata, watch the interview by Sishuwa on RSA television. They were truly shocked by the choice of words your messiah used.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.facebook.com/newzroom405/videos/watch-the-family-of-former-zambian-president-edgar-lungu-has-halted-the-return-o/1228910755366270/&ved=2ahUKEwjs7JT6-f-NAxUiVUEAHSI7H9QQwqsBegQIEBAE&usg=AOvVaw0vSgYFs4k3RHeXYr93ZlGp
Sad, that you can quote Sishuwa as a source.
Angry and bitter are two different things. A normal person would be furious, considering the prevailing circumstances. Hence, only a fool would expect an apology.
Konto, why are you birthright and UPND people angry? Everyone else is very happy. Please tell us.
Just be happy that your messiah will now get buried in that grave he dug for ECL, where he likes it or not. Good forward planning by him. He has saved tax payers a lot of money.
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Kasonde needs a manager who should moderate his speeches, outlook and his demeanor when making speeches. to many people, his presentations show something really not so cool with his way of thinking. but I like the guy though.