The United Party for National Development (UPND) in Central Province has condemned violence that characterised yesterday’s political campaigns where supporters of ruling party clashed with cadres from the opposition National Restoration Party for Unity and Progress (NRPUP) in Kabwe’s Katondo Township, and warned that it will not shield anyone perpetrating violence ahead of the August 13 general elections.
UPND Acting District Chairperson Ahmed Lubinga has distanced the UPND from the fracas saying the party does not support and condone violence.
Mr Lubinga says the leadership in Kabwe District will not entertain emphasizing that the ruling party remains committed to upholding the Electoral Code of Conduct to ensure the campaigns are peaceful.
He urged party members in the district to uphold peace before, during and after the elections.
And UPND Central Province Information and Publicity Secretary Fred Khunga has reaffirmed the party’s commitment to engaging in peaceful campaigns.
Mr Khunga said the provincial leadership is saddened by the political violence and lawlessness that characterised political campaigns in Kabwe over the weekend.
Some political party cadres clashed in Katondo Township during a political rally organized by the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance.
Looks like a bunch of thugs ? and they hae the cheek to talk peace
and why go where you not wanted ??
UPND has always been known for such. This is not new to them
They even preach peace while applying Mapatizya formula. If there was an easy place to find a bunch of hypocrites!
UPND condemns violence?How?
When civil society wanted to go on peaceful and lawful protest over bill 7, they were told not to and even asked that “what if you meet your friends who are stronger in the streets”