President Rupiah Banda says he will not condone any form of violence from political parties during the on going campaigns for the Chitamba Parliamentary by- elections.
Mr. Banda said he will not tolerate any violence from parties participating in the by-election regardless of their political affiliations.
President Banda said police will take action against any one found wanting during the campaigns.
He said he wants peaceful elections to prevail in the by-election scheduled for August 13.
The Chitambo parliamentary by-election has been marred with violence, which some Non- Government Organizations (NGOs) such the Forum for Democratic Process (FODEP) has since condemned.
The President was speaking to Journalists at Lusaka International Airport upon arrival from Mwansabombwe were he went to grace this years Mutomboko Ceremony of the Lunda speaking people.
The President was accompanied by First lady Thandiwe, Communications Minister Professor Geoffrey Lungwangwa, Community, Development and Social Services Minister Michael Kaingu , Chief Whip Vernon Mwanga , Sports Deputy Minister Angela Cifire and Chief Mukuni among others .
He was received by Vice President George Kunda, Senior Cabinet officials and Service Chiefs.
President Banda who said was happy to official at this year’s ceremony disclosed that government is to establish a culture center in Luapula province.
President Banda said that government’s intention to establish a culture center is in view of his administration’s intention to promote culture in the country.
Mr Banda said it is his government’s realization of culture’s importance in uniting and developing the nation.
The President said government was determined to ensure development in the rural areas of Zambia through cultural assistance, among others.
The Republican President was speaking during the 2009 Mutomboko Ceremony of the Lunda speaking people of Luapula province in Mwansabombwe, yesterday.
And Luapula Province Minister Boniface Kawimbwe told ZANIS in an exclusive interview that government was determined to promote cultural ceremonies in the province.
Dr Kawimbe said it was Mr Banda’s administration’s intention to support all the seven culture ceremonies in the province with the intention to boost the vast Tourism potential in the area.
He said the Mutomboko ceremony, among others, plays a leading role in uniting the nation saying all Zambians and the private sector in particular should take keen interest in supporting the ceremonies in kind.
The ceremony started with the Senior Chief going through the traditional rituals of throwing food stuffs into the river in respect of the ancestors.
This is in view of the first Mwata who crossed in to the Luapula river into then Northern Northern Rhodesia, now Zambia, after he was sent by his father King Mwatiyamva.
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Ba RB, some violence originates from disgruntled hearts and minds.. address the peoples plight first …
Attention all, greetings. Take careful note of some character who has taken the way of the devil in trying to dent my great blogname and character.
I am hoping LT will teach him/er a lesson since I have made contact about this already.
On Mr “… President said government was determined to ensure development in the rural areas of Zambia through cultural assistance, among others“, this move sounds good.
Be blessed all.
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Beware of some evil-driven sick and wicked impersonator using my blogname with a Nigerian flag and sometimes a USA one. I believe his is ba Dr Maureen who has been a terrible loser in debating.
Psalm 16:8 + KJV Bible
8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
sometimes people gets into violence becuse they get cheated for too long,and Mr. President stop acting out of emotions learn to cool your heart bamudala,because when your cadres see that, they become big headed. and when you who are in power feel you can do anything because you have the protection,it becomes extremely difficult to control these others when they retariate.Nimwe mulenga
chitambo is yet again another important place in Zambia, i hope this attention being accorded to this place continues after the by-elections! politicians act like fools, big fools!!! people of chitambo please vote wisely this time around…..
iwe maestro dont get so emotional over stupid things
Chitambo people please dont listen to MMD. For 20 years now, what have they done to you? I remember being in chitambo in 2008, the only thing there is the mission-Hospital. The area lacks roads, schools are dilapidated and terrible poverty in the Area. So vote wisely.
lusaka times we love you but is this news sure?
5 vista greetings. Just behave yourself for I do not entertain characters who use my name to insult or engage others is discussions. Why can’t they use their own names to do their dirty work. Anyhow, have a blessed day.
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Psalm 16:8 + KJV Bible
8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Maestro you are lucky LT has moderated my comment. Meanwhile behave like some one with two horns !
9 Ba Dr Maureen greetings and just behave yourself by stopping insulting in that evil behaviour of yours. My advice to you is change before it is too late for you and confess your sins.
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Psalm 16:8 + KJV Bible
8 I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
Uyu Mudala surprises me. MMD violence is never violence