Central students endorse Lungu for 2021

STUDENTS in Central Province have endorsed President Edgar Lungu as Patriotic Front (PF) presidential candidate for the 2021 general elections.

The students drawn from various institutions of learning said they have resolved to endorse President Lungu in the forthcoming elections because of his good leadership.

Student's provincial coordinator, Charles Kakula, a thirdyear student at Mulungushi University said Mr Lungu was committed to transform the lives of young people judging by the various youth empowerment programmes implemented.

"As students we endorse President Lungu as the sole candidate for 2021 general elections because we have seen that he does not want to leave us the youth behind," he said.

Mr Kakula said this yesterday when he presented a petition of endorsement on behalf of the students to provincial minister,

Kabwe.

And receiving the petition, Mr Mushanga who commended the students for move said youths as the majority define who should lead the country.

Mr. Mushanga said President Lungu has a passion for youths hence his resolve to ensure that their well-being take centre-stage in the governance system of the country.

"On behalf of the PF leadeship in the province, I receive the endorsement petition of President Lungu for 2021 elections, the petition will reach the President and party secretary-general," he said.

And Mr Mushanga urged youths to ensure they register as voters in order to secure the victory of the PF party and President Lungu.

He also urged the young people to refuse being used as tools of violence as the 2021 general elections draws near.

“I’m urging you to register so that come August 12, we’ll show the opposition that there is power in the ballot," said Mr. Mushanga

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