Chief Mukwikile canes vulgar politicians

OPPOSITION parties should avoid derogatory and insulting language against the Head of State, Chief Mukwikile of Shiwang'andu has said.

Chief Mukwikile said it was disappointing that the opposition leaders had continued to use disparaging remarks against President Edgar Lungu. He said use of derogatory and language had potential to cause chaos in the country. The traditional leader was speaking in an interview with the Daily Nation. "Zambians love peace and we will not allow those that use any available opportunity to insult those in Government. Use of insulting language has been responsible for pockets of violence that this country has recorded," Chief Mukwikile said. He said it was the responsibility of every Zambian to safeguard the peace that the country has enjoyed since Independence. "This peace that the country is enjoying today should not be taken for granted. We should by all means avoid statement that may plunge the country on fire," he said. He said statements that suggested that there would be bloodshed in Zambia should not be entertained. Meanwhile, Chief Mukwikile has urged his subjects to register as voters during the forthcoming mobile voter registration exercise. He said it was the responsibility of every citizens to participate in the governance of the country. Chief Mukwikile said Government should the mobile registration exercise was extended to all areas so that even people in far flung areas could be captured.