Muchinga Province Permanent Secretary, Tuesday Bwalya, has called for peaceful campaigns ahead of the 2026 General elections.
ZANIS reports that Dr Bwalya says there is need to uphold peace and unity in the Province in the run up to the August polls.
He indicated that need for peace so that people can elect leaders of their choice.
The Permanent Secretary said this in an interview with journalists after gracing the 2026 African Freedom Day commemorations held at the cenotaph in Chinsali District.
Dr Bwalya stated that the occasion is a reminder of the significance of the freedom and peace that the country enjoys.
He charged that Muchinga Province does not expect any forms of violence during campaigns because it respects the democratic process of choosing its leaders.
“We need to campaign in a peaceful manner and we don’t need to fight but just to sell developmental ideas responsibly,” he added.
Dr Bwalya further indicated that security wings in the province to remain alert and to maintaining law and order during this period.
Meanwhile, the Permanent Secretary has emphasised the need for the Province to improve water and sanitation issues in line with this year’s African Freedom Day commemorations.
He explained that there will be no real freedom if people continue to struggle with access to water.
“This is why I have been visiting institutions to ensure that we improve water and sanitations to our people,” he said.
Meanwhile, Muchinga Province Chairperson for Freedom Fighters, Greyson Katongo urged youths to promote peace and unity in the country.
Mr Katongo stated that the country depends on youths who are future leaders to have a positive attitude and help promote unity as was demonstrated by freedom fighters.
“I’m calling upon all our young leaders to always uphold peace and unity in Chinsali and Muchinga at large,” he added.
The 2026 Africa Freedom Day commemorations were being held under the theme, Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Systems to Achieve the Goals of Agenda 2063.”
