Chief Chizela of the Kaonde speaking people of Mufumbwe district has advised his subjects to preach messages of peace, love, tolerance and reconciliation ahead of the 2011 tripartite elections.
Chief Chizela said all his subjects need to co – exist to avoid tribal conflict and possible violence.
He said that there is no chiefdom or nation that can prosper without peace.
The Chief said this in a speech read on his behalf by organising committee chairperson Rabson Kayombo during the 26th Ntongo traditional ceremony in Mufumbwe yesterday.
He said it was regrettable that Mufumbwe district where his chiefdom lies recorded the highest levels of political violence during the April 2010 parliamentary bye-election, adding that this should not be allowed to happen again during the forth coming elections.
And Officiating at the ceremony, Energy Deputy Minister Mwendoi Akakandelwa commended Chief Chizela for denouncing violence which he said was detrimental to national development.
Mr. Akakendelwa reiterated government’s assurance that the forthcoming polls will be held under a peaceful atmosphere.
He furthermore urged farmers in the area not to sell their produce to unscrupulous businessmen at a cheaper price but later export it at exorbitant prices.
The minister noted that this trend will only deny incomeand the much needed food security.
Mr. Akakandelwa said government is committed to buying all the maize from farmers adding that a Food Reserve Agency (FRA) shed to be used in storing agricultural products has been constructed in the district.
The Ntongo ceremony is where Chief Chizela tastes the first harvest and thanks God for the rainfall and harvest.
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One thing for sure.This is not kaonde…. LT is this swahili???
There is no one called cheif Chizela, we not bemba but Kaondes therefore he is Chief Kizela please.We proud Kaondes.Imagine if Chitimukulu was referred as Kitimukulu by Kaondes,or Cheif Chisunka as Kisunka?