The Republican Progressive Party (RPP), a UPND Alliance, wishes to reaffirm that President Hakainde Hichilema has consistently demonstrated his readiness to engage in dialogue with opposition political parties, provided such engagement is rooted in
sincerity and national interest.
However, the dismissive stance taken by some opposition leaders towards the President’s invitation for dialogue regrettable. For dialogue to be meaningful and productive, all political players must approach the table with clean hands, free from personal agendas, inflammatory rhetoric, or attempts to undermine peace and progress.
The RPP strongly echoes that Political dialogue in a democratic dispensation is not optional; it is essential. It strengthens national cohesion, fosters inclusive governance, and ensures that every citizen’s voice can find representation in a peaceful and constructive manner. Dialogue allows political differences to be managed without conflict and ensures that governance reflects collective wisdom rather than partisan division.
As a member of the UPND Alliance, the Republican Progressive Party believes that Zambia’s democratic future depends on mature, honest, and patriotic engagement among all political stakeholders. We therefore urge our colleagues in the opposition to respond to the President’s open hand with equal goodwill and integrity.
The RPP remains fully committed to fostering a political culture anchored in dialogue, civility,
and shared responsibility for national development.
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Issued by Leslie Chikuse
RPP President
Both parties need to be serious. Do you mean in 4 years the two sides have not met. In a country where I live it is obligatory for a sitting President to meet opposition leaders four times a year because opposition is part of the governance system. Both parties must make efforts, as this helps forster unity. But the President is supposed to take the lead for this meeting to take place. How do you judge sincerity even before the actual meeting?
But also why is that if politicians are reminded of unfulfilled promises, they label that as insults.
“We can have dialogue but not with insults”, he said
Which are the insults?
There is absolutely no need to dialogue. Nothing to talk about between the opposition and the UPND.
The only dialogue required is with the elite and the electorate on one hand, and the masses and the opposition on the other hand. Stop forcing leaders to reconcile or dialogue when it must come naturally. Voters want dialogue more than anyone.
Boza
Is he Milupi’s brother? or am I dozing!