President Hakainde Hichilema has called on citizens to turn up in large numbers to support his re-election nomination filing while urging them to remain orderly and respectful of other road users and members of the public.
Ahead of filing his nomination papers at Mulungushi International Conference Centre, President Hichilema appealed to supporters to conduct themselves peacefully throughout the event.
In a message posted on his Facebook page, the President encouraged citizens to attend the occasion but emphasized the importance of maintaining order.
“Tag that friend of yours and remind them it’s a big day for Bally today. Come in numbers. But please let’s be orderly, respect other road users and citizens,” he wrote.
He added: “Our journey for development continues.”
President Hichilema was elected Zambia’s Head of State in 2021 after five previous attempts at the presidency. He defeated the then-ruling Patriotic Front administration led by former President Edgar Lungu, securing nearly three million votes.
Several presidential aspirants have already filed their nominations ahead of the August 13 general elections, including Harry Kalaba, Fred M’membe, Kelvin Fube Bwalya and Brian Mundubile.
