DO NOT START FIGHTS, MINISTER WARNED
DO not start fights here, (NOT ukuchita ulubuli kuno), President Edgar Lungu told Lusaka Province Minister Bowman Lusambo when he arrived at St Mary's Assumption Catholic Church in Chilanga yesterday for mass. "Am not here to campaign, but to fulfil the long standing invitation that the church extended to me, so no violence in chilanga. These elections will end and therefore peace should continue, “said President Lungu.
The President has also called on the church to take its position and provide guidance in the dialogue process as well as other matters affecting the nation.
Speaking when he attended mass at St Mary's Assumption Catholic church in Chilanga, the head of state noted that all the come churches on board in the to country provide must the way in helping forward all and parties play find their com- role mon ground.
President Lungu emphasized that talking peace was not being political as it affects every Zambian regardless of who they are. Mr Lungu said there were issues between church and Government that needed much attention and cannot be ignored. "So those who want to politicise mulolele (wait), I will be coming next week for campaigns but not today and I dint want to hear any reports of violence," President Lungu said.
And Parish priest Father Godfrey Mashilipa was impressed with the head of state's directive not to allow any violence in the Chilanga. Fr Mashilipa said preservation of the country's peace should be preserved at all costs. “Zambia is bigger than any individual or political party thus the need for the peace that the country enjoys to be preserved and his visit is a result of an invitation extended to him a long time ago and he is not here for campaigns," said Fr Mashilipa. The priest said he had heard for himself the President warning Mr Lusambo against violence and hope everyone would abide by that.