President Edgar Lungu says he wants a smooth power transition in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
President Lungu said he does not want unnecessary scheming after the December 23, Presidential elections in DRC.
Mr Lungu, who is also SADC Chairperson on Peace and Security, said this in Lusaka during official talks with United States Special Envoy Leila Zerrougui who called on him at State House today.
Special Assistant to the Press and Public Relations Amos Chanda briefed Journalists shortly after the two leaders met.
The Head of State said Zambia has proved to be a peaceful nation and she is a shining example in the SADC region and beyond therefore, utilising his Chairmanship on Peace and Security should reap desired poll results.
Mr Lungu is hopeful that there will be a peaceful power transition in DRC in that winners continue in governing national affairs while the losers accept the poll results and mobilize for future elections.
DRC is having democratic general elections this year and President Lungu does not want the explosion and subsequent exodus of refugees from that country after elections.
The President believes that consultative engagement is the best way to surround the DRC election outcome.
The visiting Envoy commended Zambia for hosting over 50, 000 Congolese refugees who sought asylum in Zambia.
Meanwhile, President Edgar Lungu has commended the United States government for the provision of clean drinking water.
The Head of State however appealed to the US government to consider coming back and offer its services in the improvement of water through the Millennium Challaneed Account (MCA).
The US government provided a $ 355 million towards provision of clean drinking water in Lusaka.
This was when MCA Vice Mail President Jeanne Hauch called on him at State House today.
And Ms Hauch who was accompanied by US Ambassador to Zambia Daniel Foote and MCA Resident Country Director Steven Marma, commended the Zambian government for revolutionizing the water sector.
She said the provision of clean drinking water is making an impact in different households in Lusaka.
Lungu wants this, Lungu wants that….
Is this the language of humble VVVVIPs?
I swear Lungu thinks he is the “Dog’s bollocks”
Listen to whomever is trying to advise the DRC! Not Mr President Lungu for God’s sake! What examples is he giving to the DRC? Violence? Rigging? Refusing to handover power to the speaker of the National Assembly if their will be petition in the DRC or indeed clinging to State House if still their will be a petition in the DRC?
Please ECL help DRC arrest Kabila peacefully so that we can also learn how to areest you peacefully after your tenure
He should have left office when his victory was contested, he didn’t. When his ministers stayed in office and the courts ruled they were styed in office illegally and must pay back all monies they earned, He has defied the law of the land. He has a huge stick in his eye, but sees a speck in the eyes of others! Not Zambia’s legitimate president, just a king thief heading a pack of other thieves in cabinet!
His Party has internal fighting he can’t even control his violent party how can he manage DRC fighting
He should lead by example…shameless!
Useless thief convicted debarred lawyer…. Would u listen to a loser like that….pompwe
He is talking from experience about scheming to stay in power.
Yes, he is a schemer. Stole the elections from H.H.