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Participate Fully in Elections, President Lungu urges the Youths

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President Edgar Lungu has challenged youths in the country to participate fully in the electoral process and aspire for leadership positions ahead of the general elections on August 12, 2021.

Speaking during the Youth day commemoration in Lusaka, President Lungu urged youths to reject political violence saying that it is not only capable of destroying the country but also cost their lives.

President Lungu warned that anyone found wanting, regardless of their political affiliation, gender, tribe among other factors will face the law.

The Head of State called on every citizen to guard the peace that people have continued to enjoy, saying that there will always be one Zambia.

He noted that his governance system focuses towards creating a better Zambia for all by providing inspirational and visionary leadership to the nation and promoting inclusive governance.

“My government shall continue to ensure that the country and the citizens enjoy peace ahead of this year’s general elections and that the law will take its full course on any erring individuals,” President Lungu noted.

The Head of State called for openness, transparency, cooperation, peace, mutual understanding and respect among all political players and stakeholders as the nation prepares for the general elections.

And speaking in an interview with the media, President Lungu assured that he is ready to sign the cybersecurity and crimes bill as soon as it reaches his office.

The Head of State explained that he was waiting for the necessary procedure before it is presented to State House by the Speaker of the National Assembly. He urged that the time is limited for people to abuse cyberspace before he signs the bill.

Zambia commemorated Youth Day under the theme: Enhancing National Development through Sustainable Youth Partnerships.

10 COMMENTS

  1. No inspiration to the youths. Youths have no jobs, no hope, no future under this boma. Change is very urgently needed. Now

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  2. “….President Lungu warned that anyone found wanting, regardless of their political affiliation, gender, tribe among other factors will face the law……”

    Mmmmm……..the humble one has spoken ,

    while his PF thugs attack opposition and any radio station hosting them,

    …….PF thugs attack any citizens wearing opposition colors and hold the public at ransom in markets and bus stops ….

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  3. I am disappointed in the low participation of our youth in leadership. For me I started participating in public service at a tender age of 17. Look where I am now and what I have achieved. Many youth spend all they time on social media or being influenced by irresponsible people like mutale mwanza or that confused boy in Turkey.

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  4. I am disappointed in the low participation of our youth in leadership. For me I started participating in public service at age of 17. Look where I am now and what I have achieved. Many youth spend all they time on social media or being influenced by irresponsible people like mutale mwanza or that confused boy in Turkey.

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  5. . Many youth spend all they time on social media or being influenced by irresponsible people like mutale mwanza or that confused boy in Turkey.

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  6. I never graduated from college but I have been invited to many graduations, and I look forward to attend the graduations because of commencement speeches.

    PF how many years you been in the office? But you keep pointing finger at the youth.

    Maybe that’s why the IMF doesn’t want to give us money.

    PF time out.

  7. How many youths has he nurtured in his Party or govt …there is no coloration in what this lazy bum says no policy backing just empty air trying to hoodwink or shamelessly bribe them at election time if they try to peacefully protest he will unleash the whole police force on them.

  8. the story of a close-knit community, who are torn apart as the local candidate stirs up tribal tension in order to gain popularity and votes. Neighbours and friends who have lived in harmony and peace their entire lives, are tricked into believing that they are now enemies. The minority tribe are used as scapegoats for poverty and unemployment amongst the youth. Just as the community is set to descend into violence, one of the characters realises the consequences of this brutal tribalism and sets out to expose the politician.

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