HH thanks MPs for endorsing him

Hakainde Hichilema

United Party for National Development (UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema has thanked the Members of Parliament who have endorsed him for the January 20th, 2015 Presidential elections at a media briefing held in Lusaka this afternoon.

Mr. Hichilema says the Members of Parliament who have endorsed him have demonstrated their love for Zambia as this is the king of leadership that will help unite the country.

Mr. Hichilema has promised to serve the people of Zambia fairly noting that he will not allow marginalization of any group of people as the case is.

He has urged the Members of Parliament to campaign vigorously if the UPND is to emerge victorious come January 2015.

And Lunte Member of Parliament Felix Mutati who is team leader for the Members of Parliament  that have endorsed Mr. Hichilema says he is confident that Mr. Hichilema will provide leadership that will move the country forward in love, hope and unity.

Mr. Mutati also handed over a document signed by the Members of Parliament that binds them together as opposition parties.

And speaking earlier, Lumba Kalumba who is wife to Katele Kalumba says the people of Zambia are tired of the panga family and old men fighting for positions.

She has urged Zambians to give Mr. Hichilema a hundred percent support.

And veteran politician Vernon Mwaanga says he is sure that Mr. Hichilema will form an inclusive government which will deliver according to the people’s expectation.

Reporting by Lusa Kilale