Akufuna
The Electoral Commission of Zambia(ECZ)
has urged the Zambia Police Service to take stern action against perpetrators of violence in Mangangu by-elections campaign.
ECZ Public Relations Manager Crispin Akufuna says the police service should implement the law on anyone caught abrogating the electoral code of conduct without fear or favour .
Mr. Akufuna told ZANIS in a statement today that his Commission is concerned with the media reports of increasing levels of intolerance and violence among political players in the Mangango by-elections.
He said all political parties have a duty to ensure that their candidates, cadres and supporters abide by the electoral regulations and the code of conduct.
He said it was the responsibility of all political parties participating in elections to restrain their members from provoking their opponents and inciting violence.
Mr. Akufuna said that leaders of all political parties should be reminded that they have a greater responsibility to lead by example by promoting tolerance and peace and setting a level playing field for free and fair elections.
He has since appealed to all political party carders, the electorate and the general public to embrace peace and not to be used as instruments of violence.
Levels of violence continue being reported in Mangango Constituency in Western province contested by political heavy weight such as the ruling PF and the opposition UPND among others.
And Mr. Akufuna in the same statement says nominations in Chilochabalenje Ward in Katuba Constituency will be held tomorrow and that voting is scheduled to take place on September 11,2014.
We all know the perpetrators of violence, PF. Before mwaliteta went to mangago, there was peace. All over a sudden hell broke loose when Mwaliteta entered Mangango. PF are the culprits period.
Mr Akufuna ati concerned with Media reports. Get on the ground and see whats happening. You will be misled by Zambian media.
For a long time the opposition ‘s peaceful nature has been taken for granted, if the police cannot protect the citizens, who should? It is themselves and that is what happens in a failing state where laws are not respected by those in aristocracy. I am not a violent person and I will never support it , but if you provoke me you should not expect an angel and out of a saint. Even Jesus retaliated when he WAS proked at the temple, who we not to hit back to protect our bridge from being burnt by thugs from Chawama? No ways, kufilopola.
you who have done law what does it mean to tell police to take stern action to a person, does it mean beating or what? what I know police job is to protect and anyone who violent arrested and taken to court. but there what I don’t know about the police could someone tell me please
Bauze mwandini Chris, ncibi ncobacita; kutalika beenzinyina, just because they are the ruling party!
Mr Akufuna, forget about what the propaganda press says. What reports have you received from your people who are on the ground in Mangango? or are you telling me you are not on the ground in Mangango yet you are the ‘the Champions’ of elections?