The Reformed Church in Zambia in Eastern Province has condemned the political violence which has been seen to have taken root in some political parties.

Reverend Dr. Clement Mwanza overseer of the RCZ Chipata Central Congregation called on the Church and all well-meaning citizens to condemn political violence which is threatening the country’s peace.

He observed that the country’s freedom fighters left a good legacy of peace which should not be taken for granted and that all concerned Zambians should endeavour to ensure that peace continues to prevail.

“We should reject this political violence which has entered into our land. And some people are using it as a quick way to get into power. We are saying No! We are never known for that, it is not part of our culture.

We urge all those participating in these elections to carry out issue based campaigns and tell the people what they are to put on the table and not use violence or campaign on tribal lines,” he said.

Reverend Dr. Mwanza also urged youths to stay away from violent campaigns which their leaders are perpetrating noting that God has productive plans for them as young people.

He said the youths should know that they will not be youths forever but that they are the ones who will take up leadership.

“I’m calling on you people of God to reject leaders who are tolerating violence in their parties because if we put them in office they kill us,” he added.

And Ms. Nawakwi who was part of the congregants called on the church to pray for country so that God can help the nation chose a caring and credible leader among the 11 candidates taking part in the Presidential elections.

Ms. Nawakwi has since called on voters to choose a leader who will ensure that country has a new constitution before 2016 elections because that is the only way most of the challenges including corruption will be sorted out.

26 COMMENTS

Mo taim January 11, 2015 At 5:53 pm

Parties like UPND with their Mapatizya formula.
- MM Le Grand Patron Wa Zabanga January 11, 2015 At 5:58 pm
  
  Panga Family (PF) and their violent chakolwa leader must be rejected by all well-meaning Zambian citizens.
- 2020vision January 11, 2015 At 6:38 pm
  
  This is a clear reference to HH and his stubborn and blood thirsty supporters..Peace loving Zambians say no to UPND !!!
  
  ****VIVA EDGAR LUNGU 2015 AND 2016****
- Brenda Mwelwa January 11, 2015 At 7:33 pm
  
  PF means violence and the Rev. was referring to them.
- Judgement Day January 11, 2015 At 7:49 pm
  
  SHAME ON YOU.YOUR VODKA DRINKING CHAKOLWA HAS REFUSED TO CONDEMN HIS VIOLENT CADRES.GIVE US THE EVIDENCE WHERE UPND CADRES HAVE ATTACKED THE PANGA FAMILY.
- OBATALA from Panga to Plank January 11, 2015 At 9:13 pm
  
  PF = Panga Family……we still remember that footage on TV when PF militia terrorized the streets of Lusaka…20 Jan, we shall show them were the belong…dustbin of Zambia politics
- One Hit Wonder! January 12, 2015 At 12:02 am
  
  ****The Axis of Evil****
  
  1. Gen
  2. Robin
  3. Nubian Princess
  4. 2020 Vision
  5.. Big L
  6. Mo Taim
  
  The Redeemed (No longer on the list)
  
  1. Mushota
  2. Saulosi
  3. Senior Citizen (but needs washing with JIK & BOOM)
  
  VIVA HH
Like January 11, 2015 At 6:19 pm

well said abusa. It is high time people vote out the panga family. Farmers have not been paid and yet this is already January. What time are the farmers going to prepare for plantations? The poor can’ t pay for their children in schools and most people are dying from treatable diseases because of lack of medicines and good equipment in hospitals. They do not care for the poor because they can afford to send their sick relatives outside the country for treatment.
Lisa January 11, 2015 At 6:26 pm

It is only in bars where you find confusion and violence. Dont vote for an alcoholic.
Chikenda January 11, 2015 At 6:30 pm

And this is Chagwa ifintu family.
MWINE MUNZI January 11, 2015 At 6:31 pm

THE UpDn SUPPORTERS ARE NOW IMPORTING PICTURES OF INJURED PEOPLE FROM WEST AFRICA AND CLAIMING THAT THESE ARE PICTURES OF THE PEOPLE WHO WERE INJURED AFTER THE MTENDERE RALLY. DESPERATION INDEED. SOME OF THE PEOPLE IN THE PICTURES ARE DRESSED LIKE MOSLEMS.
UpDn ARE ALSO POSTING PICTURES OF THEIR WELL ATTENDED RALLY IN MTENDERE BUT ALL THE PEOPLE ATTENDING THE RALLY ARE WHITE !
I TOLD YOU BEFORE AND WILL TELL YOU AGAIN, ” HH IS A CHEAT”. HH WAS SUSPENDED FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF ZAMBIA FOR CHEATING DURING AN EXAM.
ZAMBIANS LET US NOT VOTE FOR AN EXAM CHEAT
ZAMBIANS LET US VOTE FOR ONE TRUE SON OF THE SOIL
2015 VOTE FOR ECL
2016 VOTE FOR ECL NAFUTI
THERE AFTER VOTE FOR MILE SAMPA
STAY BLESSED
- Brenda Mwelwa January 11, 2015 At 7:35 pm
  
  Foolish man you are
- p.fool January 11, 2015 At 7:56 pm
  
  Take it easy. We only have few days before you go mute. HH all the way. It is great news that some consituences in luapula are now for HH. Well done katele.
- M Chalibonena January 11, 2015 At 8:57 pm
  
  MWINE MUNZIIIIIiiiii and KAMINAMISA bambwasauka! UNZA does not suspend exam cheats, it expels them. Check your facts!
- Arithmetic January 12, 2015 At 3:07 am
  
  Miles Sampa is going to be removed from PF . Do you think EDGAR is going to let someone eyeing his position stay close to him. Miles will be appointed Ambassador for Zambia in Kazakstan or Bangladesh to keep him out of the country and disorganized. RB and Dora Siliya will move into state house to be theChief advisors . ECL had said it himself. He is not as educated or competent as HH, so he will be consulting. The question is who will he be consulting , the answer is Rupiah Banda.
- concerned zambian January 12, 2015 At 7:58 am
  
  Who is not true Zambian
jessie wa mu town January 11, 2015 At 6:49 pm

What? This reverend is from Eastern? where they’re supposed to be so tribal?

My faith in the human race was almost dented……PF stop painting the Eastern province in those ugly colors of tribalism.

The Good Reverend has spoken – Heed him. Sha!
sulwe January 11, 2015 At 6:51 pm

Well said church leader. You have the wisdom of God please keep informing the zambian community. We need sanity in our country.
Viva zambia United!!
GUNDIXY January 11, 2015 At 8:28 pm

So what has our brother said that has not been said already?

Was it Nawakwi he was endorsing then?
Nyati January 11, 2015 At 8:47 pm

I continue wondering, are people supporting Lungu for Zambian presidency normal?
politicaltruth January 11, 2015 At 9:49 pm

mwebantu. are the international election observers coming?
John kabengele January 12, 2015 At 2:17 am

Let them come, they will find us, flight HH
wise commentator January 12, 2015 At 3:57 am

For sure. Where are the International observers??? We need to make sure Lungu and his chief advisor who tried to rig the 2011 elections, do not do the same. PF and Lungu your time is up. You may as well stop the campaigns. There is no way Lungu is winning. The numbers, the support, everything is there to attest this fact
- Vodka January 12, 2015 At 9:12 am
  
  PF + Boko Haram + ZANU-PF = Violence
  
  His numbers baba will come from bars and taverns, that is if those characters vote. In addition, his panga carrying thugs will attempt to vote for Vodka but wont be able because they dont have voters cards. HH is appealing to eligible and upright citizens who will cast votes in his favour, but am afraid your Vodka has non other than thugs on his side maiming citizens.
The Civilised Sam January 12, 2015 At 4:41 am

Only 8 days remaining for that Liars Party PF to go!Surely, PF has no stronghold & even Luapula,Northern,Eastern have been on Sangwapo! All majority voters have clearly settled on HH. Wait & see the voting patterns & I’m seeing more BP from Liars Party PF diabolical & lunatical supporters! Its sad that international observers may not come due to vivid violence which is embraced & perpetrated by insane & drug pusher PF leaders & its supportes.HH,however will win with a landslide margin-for a better Zambia.
Vodka January 12, 2015 At 9:09 am

PF + Boko Haram + ZANU-PF = Violence