PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CONDEMNS POLITICAL VIOLENCE

PRESIDENT HICHILEMA CONDEMNS POLITICAL VIOLENCE

President Hakainde Hichilema has condemned reports of politically motivated violence in some parts of the country, reaffirming Government’s commitment to maintaining peace, upholding the rule of law and protecting the democratic process.

President Hichilema has warned that violence, intimidation and lawlessness by any political party, candidate or supporter will not be tolerated. He has urged all political stakeholders to conduct their campaigns peacefully and responsibly within the laws governing the electoral process.

The President has called on citizens and political players to safeguard Zambia’s peace and unity, saying a peaceful environment is important for citizens to freely participate in the electoral process.