Lungu counsels Zambia

PF President Edgar Lungu addressing the Wusakile Rally, in Kitwe.

Patriotic Front President Edgar Lungu has urged Zambians to reject all forms of behavior that has the potential to undermine the country’s stability now and after the elections.

And the PF President says his confidence in the Zambian people’s resolve to uphold the tenets of democracy has grown even further following his recent extended tour of the country as he campaigned for the presidency.

In a statement made available to QFM News, Mr. Lungu says the cherished peace and stability that has attended Zambia’s democratic enterprise for decades must not be endangered by differences of political opinion.

Mr. Lungu says Zambian must reject tribalism, political violence, name-calling and smear campaigns against one another.

He says Zambians must also reject the temptation to turn political competition into hatred.

He is confident that Zambians will again demonstrate that elections are just a means to express their choices and not an opportunity to harm one another.

Mr. Lungu, who is also Defense and Justice Minister, says it is the responsibility of all political leaders to appeal to their supporters to observe civility in the remaining hours before the nation goes to the ballot to freely elect their leader.