Some parliamentary candidates participating in the forthcoming general elections in Lumezi North have pledged to undertake violence-free campaigns.
Speaking to the media, United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate Anderson Banda said he will focus on issue-based campaigns as aspired by President Hakainde Hichilema.
Mr Banda said the people of Lumezi want to see development and not violence.
“I want to assure the people of Lumezi of issue-based politics by highlighting how I will advocate for policies that will better the lives of our men, women and young people,” he said.
He added that he is cognisant of President Hakainde Hichilema’s development agenda and stands ready to carry forward the development of Lumezi.
“We want to ensure that young people utilise empowerment opportunities and benefit from the expanded Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to achieve inclusive development,” he said.
Meanwhile, National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity Candidate Clement Mwale also assured violence-free campaigns, pledging to focus on development matters.
Mr Mwale said that having previously served as Council Chairperson in Lumezi, he is capable of making better use of the expanded Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
“If we had only 1.6 million Kwacha as Constituency Development Fund (CDF) and were able to build this facility, what about now with the expanded CDF,” he said.
He expressed confidence in effectively spearheading the development of Lumezi.
Only three candidates will contest the Lumezi North seat ahead of the August 13 polls.
These include Anderson Banda of the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), Nebby Manda of the opposition Leadership Movement, and Clement Mwale from the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity.
