THE FUNERAL MUST BE MOVED FROM THE PF SECRETARIAT…( Large crowds without proper sanitation are causing a health risk…)
Yesterday, I joined thousands of Zambians at the PF secretariat to pay my respects to our late President ECL.
While the unity and turnout were truly inspiring, I was dismayed by the sanitation challenges at the venue. The limited toilet facilities are struggling to cope with the large number of mourners, creating unhygienic conditions that pose serious health risks.
Furthermore, the large number of parked cars is causing inconvenience to nearby businesses, including the fueling station opposite. It’s concerning that while some leaders are telling mourners to remain at the PF secretariat in protest with limited sanitation facilities they easily sneak out to access better sanitation facilities at home, leaving the majority of mourners to endure the poor conditions.
To avoid potential health implications, I strongly believe that the funeral ceremony should be relocated to a more suitable venue, such as Belvedere Lodge, where sanitation and hygiene can be better managed as suggested by Govt.
Alternatively, if the mourners aren’t comfortable with Belvedere Lodge, the ceremony could be moved to a bigger place with mobile toilets provided to cater to the large number of people.
Let’s prioritize the health and comfort of our people during this difficult time. I urge the relevant authorities and senior party leaders to put their ego aside and take immediate action to address this pressing issue.
I remain,
Thomas Sipalo,
Komboni President.
Well articulated Hon. Mulambo Haimbe.
Brother Sipalo, it’s good that you have noticed the challenge.But you must be worried of some air bone diseases too like flu.If we shall mourn in a way of creating rallies then we shall be in for it.Huge gathering on the middle of town may attract a lot of trouble.Some people may not go there with the feeling of mourning but to cause trouble like thieving.I hope the funeral won’t take longer than suggested days with this stand off we are observing.Let us mourn with dignity and responsibility and sense of unity.
In terms of the PF reasoning that is a perfect place and it didn’t bother them because their scope of reasoning and analysis is limited. The idea of even hiring a suitable place to house the funeral is beyond their reasoning. There only important consideration that concerned them is to sit in front and allow everyone to see that they are in-charge and not the government. Like his Dad Tasila has been manipulated to the point she thinks it’s normal. To be PF they believe it’s only them that matter the rest can use what is there!