Traditional leaders in Southern Province and the nation as a whole are have consoled President Hakainde Hichilema and the first family on the passing of his uncle Maxwell Hichilema of Moya area in Himalambe village, in Monze district.
House of chiefs chairperson, Chief Choongo, who spoke on behalf of traditional leaders during an interaction with President Hakainde Hichilema before the burial service conveyed the message of condolences to the first family from traditional leaders across the country.
Chief Choongo said that traditional leaders across the nation were mourning with the first family.
He highlighted that Chiefs across the country had taken cognizance of the developmental projects achieved across the district and the country so far.
He added that traditional leaders were happy with the construction of the Monze Niko road in Monze describing it as a dream come true.
“Let me use this platform to let you know that we are happy with the construction of the Monze/Niko Road in Monze, it is a dream come true,” Chief Choongo said.
He added that the traditional leaders were happy with the outcome of the delimitation process and has hailed the government for the good leadership.
And President Hakainde Hichilema thanked the traditional leaders for the unity shown in coming together to support the first family.
Mr Hichilema urged the mourners and the traditional leaders to mourn and celebrate the life of his late uncle in peace.
The President added that losing a father, uncle and any loved one was a painful experience hence there was need to mourn in peace.
“You left the chiefdoms and palaces, we are very grateful, I would like you to mourn and celebrate his life in peace,” Mr Hichilema said.
