Q FM Africa's Modern Radio
President Edgar Lungu has with immediate effect withdrawn the appointment of musician Clifford Dimba popularly known as ‘General Kanene’ as an ambassador against Gender Based Violence (GBV).
The President’s decision to revoke Dimba’s assignment has been taken in the light of the court case he is facing on allegations of GBV.
In a letter addressed to UN Resident Coordinator, Janet Rogan, the Head of State states that the allegations against Dimba make it untenable for him to execute this onerous task.
President Lungu says it was his hope that Dimba would use his pardon and his special skills as a musician to campaign against gender-based violence using his anecdotal experience, but that he regrets that he faces before the courts of law allegations of gender-based violence.
Clifford Dimba
The President has assured the UN system of his unwavering personal commitment to the fight against gender-based violence in particular and the attainment of gender parity in general.
He has also pledged his administration’s full support to the United Nations agenda to help create a fair society where men and women enjoy equal rights.
President Lungu has since expressed gratitude to the UN Resident Coordinator for the confidence that they have continued to show in him as a champion of the ‘’HE 4 SHE’’ Campaign and as a promoter of gender equality.
Meanwhile, President Lungu has acknowledged a congratulatory message from the United Nations to him on the new Constitution.
The President has assured the UN system that he is personally committed to ensuring that all the necessary next steps are taken to actualise this important law.
This is contained in a statement made available to Qtv News by Special Assistant to the President for Press and Public Relations Amos Chanda.