ZANAMACA condemns political violence

The Zambia National Marketeers Credit Association (ZANAMACA) has warned politicians against using youths as tools of violence.

And ZANAMACA has called on youths to unite and resist temptations and falling prey to violent political activities.

Commenting on the alleged clashes between MMD and Patriotic Front cadres that rocked the Kamwala market over the running of market, ZANAMACA President Frank Mupila said young people are vulnerable to the activities of politicians who are using them as tools for violence in politics.

Mr. Mupila told ZANIS in Lusaka in an interview today that there is need for top leadership in younpolitical parties to unite the young people and engage them into dialogue as opposed to fighting.

Mr. Mupila further said there is need for the adult society to give direction to young people so that they stay away from acts of violence and contribute to the development of the nation.

“The reason why youths are always fighting and causing violence is because they are vulnerable to the activities of politicians who are using them in politics. There is need to give direction to the young people so that they stay away from acts of violence,” he said.

He added that party cadres from the ruling MMD and opposition should embrace each other in order to develop the nation.

He, however, disclosed that his organization has set up a number of sensitization programs and workshops with the young people in an effort to educate them on the country’s development agenda.

He appealed to youths to stay away from acts of violence and to reject selfish politicians who are in the habit of using them when approached.

The ZANAMACA chief regretted that there was a growing tendency of every politician in this country of approaching young people in retrogressive ideas at the expense of poverty, unemployment and HIV/AIDS.

[ ZANIS ]