Senior Citizens and members of the public in Nyimba District have expressed satisfaction with the peaceful manner in which political campaigns are being conducted ahead of 13 August, 2016 General Elections.
James Tembo, 82 of Chief Ndake area has praised political parties for maintaining the peaceful campaign atmosphere.
Mr Tembo said in the past people used to be afraid during election time but now campaigns are calm.
‘We can listen to all candidates without fear or intimidation this is the Zambia we want,” he said.
And Residents of Chinambi ward, in Chief Luembe area echoed similar sentiments.
Esneya Phiri, a farmer, said peaceful campaigns will allow voters to make informed choices.
She said she  was  happy that youths  were  not fighting or engaging in violence.
“Political parties should continue preaching peace for the purpose of unity,” she said.
Meanwhile, Nyimba District Conflict Management Committee Chairperson Chad Thawe said the current prevailing situation is what is ideal, to allow free and fair elections.
He reaffirmed Electoral Commission of Zambia’s commitment to ensuring a peaceful electoral process.
So far good start. Only Chawawa if true spoils good soup.
As long as UPND cadres behave there will be no violence in the country. The rest of the Zambians want peaceful elections, and peaceful transitions.
But just look at UPND and their inherent rogue behavior.
Its in the blood.
Its Sejani’s Mapatizya formula, Mufumbwe, harrassment of President Lungu’s motorcade, Nkombo civic centre fracas, Jackson Kungo killed at Kyawama by upnd cadres
They are in love with violence and it is reflected in their intimidating style of rule: no opposition on ZNBC, Big Brother, alias Cyber law, will be watching you. The army is always put on standby for PF vuvuzelas