YOUTHS in Southern Province have hailed Government for implementation of the phase-two mobile issuance of National Registration Cards (NRCs) to be launched today in the provincial capital Choma.
They have since cautioned opposition leaders not to politicise the exercise saying there was need for the young people to acquire the NRCs without political influence in the province.
Home Affairs Minister Davies Mwila on Friday also warned opposition leaders not to politicise the mobile issuance of the phase-two exercise which would run for 90 days.
At the launch of the exercise at Lusaka’s Mutambe Basic School in Mandevu, Mr Mwila said some opposition leaders were spreading falsehoods about the issuance of NRCs which was expected to cover Eastern, Lusaka, Southern and Western Provinces.
Some youths talked to in Choma cautioned politicians against influencing eligible young people to acquire the NRCs for the intended purposes of benefiting their political parties.
Amos Maleeke condemned opposition politicians who recently claimed that the Patriotic Front (PF) Government would not implement the issuance of the NRCs in some provinces.
“This is a good opportunity to acquire NRCs but I want to strongly urge opposition politicians to desist from politicising this exercise, we want it to be done smoothly,” he said.
Joseph Muleya said the implementation of the exercise had shamed some of sections of society claiming that the Government was selective in issuance of NRCs.
Agness Siabaswi called on traditional leaders and the Members of Parliament in targeted provinces to help disseminate information to their communities on mobile registration exercise citing those in remote areas.
To facilitate the ease registration process, Government has suspended police report fee of K50.00 for loss of NRCs in the four provinces where the exercise would be implemented.
No youth in Southern Province can say that. The names of the youths in question are just cooked ones which do not even exist.
Just admit that the government was too selective in the insuring of NRC. Whatever happens, Edgar Lungu is bidding farewell to State House.
Edgar is bidding farewell and who’s coming to state house then? I hope it’s not the illuminati.
Every youth who is 18 should be allowed to get an NRC.We are watching closely all officers sent to UPND stronghold should ensure all materials are available and registration period should be maintained.Any monkey tricks will be quickly exposed.2016 we want to see who is who.
Absolutely spot on youths of SP.
NRCs are not issued just for purposes of voting in elections. They are essential ID cards, and they are a right all citizens must be issued with without any delays.
These ID cards are needed to apply for jobs, open bank accounts, etc.
So, no politics!