ZANIS reports that the 33 civic leaders comprising men and women took oath in the Council Chamber and pledged to defend the Republican constitution in the execution of their duties.
President Edgar Lungu’s daughter, Tasila who is PF Koloma Ward One Councillor and renowned comedian cum-politician Patrick Mwamba Salubusa were among the civic leaders sworn in.
The LCC is largely dominated by Councillors from the ruling PF while UPND’s Brighton Bilumba is the only opposition councillor.
Among the veteran councillors that got re-elected during the August 11 polls are Joseph Tamba, PF Lubwa Ward 15 Councillor Humphrey Kapapula and PF Mpulungu Ward 23’s Christopher Shakafuswa.
Magistrate Malupenga is optimistic that the Councillors would defend the constitution to the latter.
And LCC Town Clerk Alex Mwansa urged the Councillors to be transparent and above bold in the execution of their duties and ensure that they serve the interest of the electorates.
The Town Clerk implored the councillors to develop Lusaka City as it is faced with a lot of challenges among them waste management.
And in a separate interview, PF Mtendere Ward 30 Councillor Watson Mtonga pledged to upgrade the drainages and roads in his area.
Mr. Mtonga further pledged to engage the stakeholders in the area on various initiatives aimed at improving the livelihood of the people.
PF Mwembeshi Ward 27 Councillor Kelvin Kaunda vowed to end the illegal allocation of land and plots in Mwembeshi, George and Lilanda.
Meanwhile, PF sympathizer Essay Younus in a separate interview urged the newly elected councillors to work together and help improve the revenue base of the LCC.
Mr. Younus reminded the civic leaders that they are not masters but servants of the people who employed them.
The swearing-in ceremony was witnessed by Lusaka Mayor-elect Wilson Kalumba, Local Government and Housing officials, LCC Management officials, PF and UPND officials barely three days after President Edgar Lungu was inaugurated.
Congratulations. Please help me our cities clean.. Garbage everywhere, no proper drainage, Do something about plastics as well,Like Opening recycling plants..
Yes swear in the thieves apart from one honest upnd
These are the people that every citizen should know. It has been too long that our councillors are not held to task. Zambians need to be taught this.
NEZ its people like you who have contributed to loss of UPND. Your bitterness clouds your judgement. Why can’t you take a chill pill and relax or maybe try staying away from political issues and allow yourself some time to heal. You are the people who give the biggest and relevant opposition party (UPND) in Zambia a bad name.
NEZ is one of the people together with his Watchdog who have made UPND unattractive to some of us and our families coz all they do is insult and demean others whose opinions differ from them. Thats why we express our dissatisfaction through the ballot. They need to get lead of these characters like vulgar Chilyata, bitter Black teeth, lazy bum Jay Jay, Mad Ndobo otherwise even 2021 nipobo
it is true bemba empire has dominated all institutions of governance
Nomba ninshi?