Politics of insults unacceptable

ITis mind boggling that some politicians use vulgar language to attack their perceived political rivals. This does not augur well because the politicians both from the opposition political parties and the ruling party have a role to play in the governance system of the country.

Zambia is bigger than any political party. As such, the political leaders should desist from using vulgar language. Our country will be holding the general elections next year.

Prior to the elections, there will be political campaigns, at which leaders of different political parties will be availing their manifestos through campaigns for their preferred candidates to the potential electorate.

It is a well known fact that some aspiring candidates will win the elections while others lose. This has been the trend after any election because there can only be one winner in any given election.

In an event that the losing candidate is not content with the outcome of the election, the aggrieved aspirant is at liberty to petition that particular election result in the courts of law. This also applies to the losing political parties.

People are very sensitive to the campaign messages during the elections let alone the language the aspiring candidates use at the political rallies. However, this applies to both the opposition political parties and the ruling party.

The political leaders found wanting by virtue of insulting should be nabbed to face the full wrath of the law upon conviction.

Zambia is globally known as the beacon of peace and it is a Christian nation. The question begging for an answer is, "why do some politicians use vulgar language during campaigns?"

The gist of the matter is that people are interested in hearing issues pertaining to development and not unpalatable language.

The point worth noting is that some politicians who use vulgar language at platforms such as political rallies campaign against themselves, thereby creating a fertile ground for losing the election.

The use of vulgar language during political rallies is legally and morally wrong. The politicians still playing politics of insults should stop. This is because politics of insults are unacceptable and long gone.

ELEMIYA PHIRI,

Lusaka.