‘YOUR RESILIENCE OVER THE YEARS GAVE BIRTH TO PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT ‘- HH TELLS MAZABUKA RESIDENTS

‘YOUR RESILIENCE OVER THE YEARS GAVE BIRTH TO PEACE AND DEVELOPMENT ‘- HH TELLS MAZABUKA RESIDENTS

October 22, 2024

MAZABUKA– President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed deep gratitude to the people of Mazabuka for electing the United Party for National Development (UPND) into office resulting into the peace and positive development agenda the country was enjoying.

President Hichilema acknowledged the people’s resilience through challenging times before the UPND came into power, emphasizing that their collective endurance has contributed significantly to the current political climate.

Addressing hundreds of Mazabuka residents that welcomed him at Nakambala approved school grounds this morning, the President reaffirmed the UPND’s commitment to its campaign promises. “We have brought peace and free education,” he stated proudly as he highlighted the government’s achievement of increasing the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to an impressive K36.1 million. This, he explained, is part of a broader effort to foster nationwide development.

The President further encouraged party members to remain proactive by engaging with all constituencies to grow the party’s membership as he underscored that the UPND’s primary goal is to work tirelessly to unify the country and ensure that peace and development is sustained.

He also announced that his government was in the process of distributing medical ambulances to all the 156 constituencies across the country with a view to improving primary healthcare services, an announcement which was met with widespread applause.

And Former Health Minister and PF Member of Parliament for Mansa, Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, praised President Hichilema for his leadership, which has fostered unity and peace in the nation. Dr. Chilufya acknowledged the positive changes under the UPND government and expressed his support for continued collaboration across political lines.

The event also witnessed the joining into the UPND of more than 200 PF district, constituency and ward officials from within Mazabuka led by former district chairman Mabvuto Mutolwa as part of the party’s ongoing mission to build an inclusive and united political landscape.

The president is scheduled to officiate at the 60th anniversary of the Zambia Sugar Company Limited.

(C) THE FALCON