SET TONE FOR PEACE
HH, ECL & RB should meet to set a new tone of peace and harmony in the country
THERE is urgent need for President Hakainde Hichilema to convene a private meeting with his predecessor, Edgar Lungu to clear the perceived standoff and set a new tone of political dispensation following the latter’s retirement from politics for the sole purpose of uniting the nation, Bishop Peter Ndhlovu has said.
Bishop Ndhlovu, who is Bible Gospel Church in Africa (BIGOCA) Presiding Archishop, said now that Mr Lungu had retired from active politics, there was need for President Hichilema to call ,for a private meeting with him to enable the country move forward in peace.
He said in an interview that the continued perceived misunderstanding between President Hichilema and Mr
Lungu was not healthy for a Christian nation like Zambia.
“At this moment, President Hichilema holds the key to reconcile and unify this country. He is not in opposition but a leader and father of all Zambians.
And therefore, it should begin with him to extend an olive branch to his brother, Edgar Chagwa Lungu who has retired from active politics. No matter what happened in the past, there is no man who is perfect on earth.
“The bitterness is not worth it because when the leaders are bitter, even their supporters will also be bitter. When they reconcile, their followers will follow suit, and the nation will be healed. Therefore, it is our prayer that as we begin this New Year (2022), President Hichilema, Edgar Lungu and Rupiah Banda should come together for a cup of tea, just the three of them without their supporters,” Bishop Ndhlovu said.
As politicians, he said, let them learn to accommodate each other. Let them differ on political ideologies but remain one as Zambians because they have one purpose to develop the country and take it to another level.
The clergyman also said President Hichilema should not listen to some bad advisors who may try to mislead him to go after his predecessor because it would be easy for the country to thrive when there is peace and unity.