You Shall Go Back to Parliament in the Name of Rule of Law and Democracy, Says Former President Edgar Lungu
Lusaka – 5th July, 2024
In a powerful statement addressed to the affected Members of Parliament (MPs), former President Edgar Lungu expressed his solidarity and commitment to ensuring their rightful place in parliament is restored.
Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Lungu conveyed his deep empathy for the MPs who were democratically elected to serve their constituencies but are currently facing political and legal challenges.
“I feel your pain, and I feel your anguish because you were democratically elected to serve your people and Zambians,” President Lungu stated.
“However, I promise and commit to fight with you. We will do everything possible both politically and legally to ensure that dictatorship does not win over democracy.”
The former President emphasized his unwavering belief in the rule of law and democratic principles, assuring the affected MPs that their positions remain valid.
“As far as the law and democracy are concerned, you are still our MPs, and you shall go back to parliament in the name and spirit of the rule of law and democracy,” President Lungu declared.
President Lungu’s remarks come at a critical time as the country grapples with political tension and concerns over the integrity of its democratic institutions. His message of support aims to bolster the morale of the affected MPs and their supporters, reinforcing the importance of upholding democratic values in Zambia.
The former President’s commitment to fighting for the MPs’ reinstatement underscores the broader struggle for democratic governance and the rule of law in the nation. His call to action serves as a reminder of the fundamental principles upon which Zambia’s democracy is built and the need to protect and preserve these ideals.
As the political landscape continues to evolve, the affected MPs and their supporters look to Lungu and other leaders for guidance and support in their quest to return to parliament and continue their service to the Zambian people.
Kkkkk ‘You shall remain ministers even after dissolution of parliament’.
Typical, missing the wood for the wood for the trees!!!
HOW MUCH DOES LUNGU KNOW ABOUT THE LAW? HOW MANY TIMES HAS LUNGU BEEN FOUND FLOUTING THE LAW ? LUNGU IS BLANK WHERE THE LAW IS CONCERNED. HE MADE BLUNDERS DURING HIS PRESIDENCY, HAS IT NOT BEEN FOR IMMUNITY, HE WOULD BE BEHIND BARS BY NOW. HE IS THE LAST PERSON TO TALK ABOUT RULE OF LAW WHEN HE COULD ALLOW HIS THIEVING MINISTERS REMAIN IN OFFICE WHEN THEY WERE APPEARING IN COURTS OF LAW! ALLOWED THOSE IN INFLUENCIAL POSITIONS TO STEAL FROM GOVERNMENT AS LONG AS THEY DIDN’T STEAL EVERYTHING. LUNGU SHOULD JUST KEEP QUIET.
What a load of malarkey!!! Even written in capital letters!!!
Zambian political drama makes days run fast it happens when there is a lot of football games to watch.Days run very fast when people are well intertained.The people who abused power and constitution are now self praising that they are the best.They apologized for the wrongs they did and we have not forgotten how we suffered.