A parliamentarian in Mazabuka has called for the immediate arrest of a villager who has allegedly misappropriated project funds at Nanduba Basic School but is now threatening witchcraft against teachers to stop them from reporting the matter to police.
Chikankata member of parliament, Munji Habeenzu, who made the call in a statement to
ZANIS in Mazabuka today, said police should move in quickly because teachers are
scared of reporting the matter to security offices for fear of being bewitched.
He said the suspect allegedly misappropriated K 700,000 for a chicken project funded
by United States Aid for International Development (USAID) which has since closed
down due to the alleged mismanagement of project funds by some community leaders.
Mr Habeenzu said it is unfair for villagers to use witchcraft as a weapon to silence
defenceless teachers who are there to provide a service to their children.
He complained that all the 11 teachers, including the headteacher, have threatened
to flee the school, adding that 500 pupils risked being affected by the move.
Mr Habeenzu said he will not allow villagers stealing public funds to use witchcraft
to avoid prosecution.
The MP observed that Nanduba Basic School has had serious problems of staff
shortage, adding that if the teachers left, government would not send more staff.
He has since urged the community to rise up and defend the rights of their children
by condemning the threats of witchcraft against teachers.
Like the United States, the man is just using his Arsenal very effectively! Its up to the MP, local people or Police to test his claims.
this is the problem in Zambia stealing and selfishness you cannot develop.If people are left to steal at will then forget about development