Home Affairs Minister Steven Kampyongo has warned people in the habit of issuing unverified statements not to complain when made to account for their actions.
Mr Kampyongo said people are free to express their opinions but that their concerns should be done within the confines of the law.
He was speaking in an interview at the freedom statue in Lusaka yesterday the during 56th Independence Day wreath laying ceremony.
The Minister said law enforcement officers will from now on deal with law breakers regardless of their statues.
Mr Kampyongo said every citizen has a duty to maintain the country’s peace.
“I urge the public to respect the police officers as there are people with families who deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.
The Police officers work hard to ensure that there is peace and security in the country hence the community should make their work easy by giving them maximum support,” the Minister stated.
Meanwhile, Mr Kampyongo called on all Zambia to treasure the freedom fighters that have remained behind as they are a symbol of our independence in the country.
Mr Kampiyongo said most of the forefathers died during the struggle for independence and youths should emulate their spirit.
“Youths of today, should not set back and wait for manna to fall from heaven, the government is creating an environment for the youths to emancipate themselves from the shackles of poverty,” he noted
Mr. Kampyongo urged the youths to have a change of mindset and emancipate themselves by creating jobs.
“Independence is an important day for everyone as it reminds us how our fathers struggled for us to get this freedom that we are enjoying today, he said.
This year’s 56th independence day was celebrated under the theme “one land one nation-building our future proud and free at freedom statue in Lusaka.
This ***** thinks warnings are a leadership trait.
We know he sponsors militia in Muchinga province and we all know how hoodlums behave,freely sowing seeds of hate and genocide.
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Freedom of Expression is protected. Libel is not. I think that is the starting point. Do not start chasing after citizens just because they said something that is unverified. Also, let the injured party do the footwork and sue the party they believe did them harm. Do not use the police needlessly as they are not designed for that kind of work. It is time for a new politics, a new leadership, and a new citizenship. We cannot go backwards at 56.
Is the zambia air Force released the names of those people who are about to be recruited
Asking youths to create jobs kikiki
Warning youths that he will take away their God given rights
Then reminding us that we are independent
August 2021 please come fast,we are tired
Kampyongo and his incompetent president need to look in the mirror…How the police mishandled Kambwili’s Wife and daughter is illegal and disrespectful! How would you like your wives to be treated like that? And you have the temerity of giving an unfounded warning! How moronic! Remember what happened to strong man in Libya? People of Zambia are watching and one day you and the police you are abusing will face the power of the people..
This is exactly what HH was talking about. If people are going to seat idle while the Opposition are harassed and arrest on trumped-up charges, the next victim is the common man the people.
This is very wise advice. Those with ears and eyes will take this on board. The stubborn ignorant upnd diasporans will continue arguing and disputing anything said just because it comes from the pf government or a non Tonga. Just look at kambwili wlfe who is a very uncivilized diasporan
Aka kacikkala is annoying, everyday is sniffing at HH ass.
Big heavy, bold and shiny for nothing only putting pressure on his shoulders, Lungus ministers awe shuwa some cant even pronounce corona virus.
That PS in the picture is so brainwashed. He is always wearing EPL club t-shirts ati ekujaila not realising he is just displaying how mentally colonised he is. A Zambian civil servant at his level should know what to promote. Patriotism should rule everything he does. Hasn’t he never heard of Nkana, Mighty, City yamoto, Magnificent Chipolopolo?
A government of warnings only when it has to do with their cadres but act without basis and without warning on opponents. I have prayed to the Lord to help us get rid of this most monstrous regime Zambia has ever had. Every utterance from the ministers and the President is like a pebble in the shoe one feels with every step they take. I ask God if they do not go to please change their hearts.
This is bad how the peace-loving country has turned into a violating country ahead of elections.
If we want a violate-free election then UPND members and supports need to be locked in jail till the time of the election. They are spreading hate speech in society.
Our forefathers fought and died in the war and gave us the treasure of freedom. And what we are doing? Fighting with our own people!
Instead of spreading hate and holding grudges because of the political game. Zambians must focus on their jobs, earn money, and live a peaceful life.
So many times police gave warning to HH and his thugs but they are not listing and bossing around. Naturally, police will arrest them.
I just know one thing that UPND assaulted police officers and even kidnapped police. This is wrong and I completely oppose the behavior of UPND.