UKA TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN THE NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER AND FASTING
LUSAKA-Tuesday, October 15, 2024
The United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) Council of Presidents (CoP) has resolved that all its member political parties should fully participate in observing the National Day of Prayer, Fasting and Reconciliation, which falls on Friday, October 18, 2024.
The commemoration of this important national holiday is in tune with Zambia’s declaration as a Christian nation as outlined in the preamble of our Republican Constitution, which states:
“ WE, the people of Zambia:
ACKNOWLEDGE the supremacy of God Almighty; DECLARE the Republic a Christian Nation while upholding a person’s right to freedom of conscience, belief or religion.”
It is in this spirit that we urge our member parties to participate in events to observe the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, and Reconciliation. For the bible says in Matthew 18:20 “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.”
We note that the commemoration of this important day comes at a time when the country is beset with economic challenges exacerbated by:
1. High cost of living;
2. Load shedding;
3. Poverty;
4. Drought;
5. Political tension fueled by arbitrary arrests and detentions; and
6. Divisions on tribal lines
In this regard, it is important for the nation to fervently seek God’s intervention and wisdom to encourage citizens who have given up in despair due to economic hardships, poverty, segregation, and drought, while others are on the verge of starvation.
As UKA, we urge all political players including the New Dawn administration to use the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, and Reconciliation to seek true reconciliation and national unity not only by words but also through deeds.
The theme: “Building Resilience, Unity and Hard Work Through Prayer: Our Heritage, Our Future” resonates with our call for national unity, resilience and hard work in the face of challenges affecting the country.
It is our firm belief that with God, the challenges affecting our great nation are surmountable as long as leaders and ordinary Zambians genuinely seek the face of God and embrace unity, honesty, and integrity in dealing with issues of national interest.
In conclusion, we trust that unity in diversity and God’s grace is what will make Zambia great again. As the saying goes “what unites us is greater than what divides us.”
Sakwiba Sikota SC
Chairperson
United Kwacha Alliance-UKA