UPND challenges PF President to renounce violence

The United Party for National Development (UPND) has challenged Patriotic Front President Edgar Lungu to renounce violence and not simply condemn it.

Speaking during a media briefing this morning, UPND President Hakainde Hichilema’s Special Advisor, Douglas Siyakalima says there is no doubt that the PF is losing the forthcoming election the reason why they have resorted to violence to instill fear in people.

Mr. Siyakalima says the UPND will not allow the violent conduct of PF cadres to continue ahead of the 20th January, 2015 presidential election.

He says the PF should not push UPND members too far, stating that the party believes in promoting peace.

Mr. Siyakalima says while the UPND is a peaceful party, this does not mean that they are not capable to retaliating.
He says it is time the PF accepted that the Zambian people no longer need them.

Mr. Siyakalima notes Zambia is almost losing the peace it has enjoyed for fifty years because of the violence being perpetuated by Patriotic Front cadres.

He laments that poor Zambians are being used to beat up people while those allegedly sending them are safely in their homes with their families.

Mr Siyalakilma has also appealed to the Police to be fair and ensure that perpetrators of violence are brought to book.
And Mr.Siyakalima has also appealed to the church to come out strongly and condemn violence for the sake of peace and unity in country.