Milenge residents buying mealie meal at K850, reveals Chief Sokontwe

CHIEF Sokontwe of Milenge District in Luapula Province says it is unfair for his subjects to be buying mealie-meal at K850 per 25 kg bag when they are equally Zambians.

The Traditional Leader is saddened that fertilizer delivered in his Chiefdom was underweight containing three gallons only shared among families.

Chief Sokontwe said sharing a gallon of fertilizer is perpetuating inequality in society especially that he has even been notifying the Office of the President (OP).

This came to light when Socialist Party (SP) President Fred M'membe paid a courtesy call on Chief Sokontwe in Milenge District.

Chief Sokontwe said Milenge is so neglected that it has never received relief food despite high poverty levels.

He said Luapula which is considered to be the least developed but has good rainfall would easily feed other provinces in Zambia if Dr. M'membe was to implement his plan should he be Republican President one day.

The Traditional Leader said Cassava Brown Streak disease has ravaged his area of which no attention has been received after Mount Makulu Agricultural Research Station collected samples.

Chief Sokontwe said the Forest Department in Milenge is not adding any value to the lives of the people as they are only selling timber.

He said the road network has been neglected with the pontoon is no longer functioning.

Meanwhile, Chief Sokontwe said he has appointed a Lozi man to head his Chiefdom Trust because of his belief in the One Zambia One Nation motto.

The Traditional Leader is, therefore, excited with Socialist Party - SP President, Fred M'membe's, spirit of unity and diversity.

And Socialist Party president Fred M’membe said his Party will restore dignity of chiefs once in power.

Dr. M'membe said the wisdom shared by Chief Sokontwe will strengthen his Party’s resolve to end inequality among Zambians.

This is contained in a statement issued by SP Director Media Brian Hapunda.