UPPZ CALLS FOR URGENT POLITICAL DIALOGUE TO CALM NATIONAL TENSIONS
…… Charles Chanda Urges President Hichilema to Convene Indaba
The United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) party has made an impassioned appeal to President Hakainde Hichilema, urging him to convene an urgent political indaba aimed at addressing growing tensions and fostering national unity.
Speaking in a statement issued to Kumwesu , UPPZ President Charles Chanda stressed the need for immediate dialogue among political stakeholders, warning that the current political climate could become more volatile if leaders fail to engage constructively.
“We are calling on President Hichilema to bring all political players together. This dialogue is not about politics it is about the future of our country,” Chanda said.
Chanda criticized what he described as a “worrisome trend” of viewing opposition figures as enemies, noting that healthy political discourse is essential in any democratic society.
“It is wrong to treat political opponents as enemies. We are all working towards one goal to serve the people of Zambia,” he emphasized.
Referencing the Bible, Chanda recalled how King David sought counsel and found solutions during a time of famine, suggesting that Zambia too can overcome its current challenges through consultation and unity.
“The opposition is not here to fight government, but to offer ideas and constructive criticism. We too can contribute to economic growth and national development,” Chanda stated.
He reiterated that Zambians must come first, regardless of political affiliation, and emphasized that open dialogue is the starting point for a more prosperous and united future.
“We are all Zambians before we are politicians. Dialogue is the bridge to understanding and cooperation. Let us focus on what unites us, not what divides us,” Chanda added.
He concluded by encouraging citizens to remain hopeful and engaged, urging them to demand accountability and dialogue from those in power.
“Let us work together for the common good. A peaceful Zambia is what we all want,” he said.
July 11, 2025
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Surprising you claim you need national dialogue. What you’re forgetting is that the opposition is at sea, busy fighting itself and not in a position to provide checks and balances to the New Dawn government busy with it’s business. How can you call for national dialogue when you don’t even know what is wrong. The opposition should get itself together and sort out it’s house. This
greedness started way back when the PF decided to make Lungu it’s leader. It worsened in 2021 after elections when Lungu refused to handover the PF leadership which had an enormous number of ambitious individuals who were so ambitious such that none wanted to let anybody become leader but themself. This put PF in limbo and paralysis, giving Lungu the right to grab back the leadership faction before dying with it. This has left the PF manifesto to be about the Lungu corpse. These are issues that any serious opposition should be able resolve and stop propaganda, Icitumbi Manifesto and formulate real and current
economic manifesto to deal with economic issues and offer checks and balances. For as long as the current crop of thieving individuals band together and continue with their nonsense of thinking Zambians can’t see through their bullshit, they can forget about being considered as an alternative government in waiting.