I am no longer a novice – Lungu

 

President Edgar Lungu says he is no longer a novice but a tested leader where governing is concerned.

President Lungu says he has now gained enough experience to govern the Zambian people to greater prosperity.

He said this at a mammoth rally in Mbala today.

President Lungu urged the people of Mbala against making a mistake by voting for opposition UPND leader, Hakainde Hichilema, who he said has no experience to govern the people.

He told the people to vote for him and all his candidates contesting on the PF ticket.

And speaking at the same rally, former Vice President, Enock Kavindele, implored the people of Mbala and the country as a whole against changing leaders.

Mr Kavindele said President Lungu deserves to be maintained beyond August 11 elections because he has delivered and he is delivering on his promises.

And President Lungu is happy that Mbala and other parts of the country are violence free.

President Lungu regretted that other areas were experiencing violence instead of peace.

He was speaking on arrival at Mbala ZAF Samora Machel airport in Mbala, Northern Province.

Mr Lungu commended the people of Mbala for not engaging themselves in violence unlike Lusaka and other places.

He also urged the church to continue praying for him and other leaders in the country ahead of August 11 polls.

He, however, regretted that the opposition UPND leader, Hakainde Hichilema, is allegedly preaching and advocating violence in the nation because he knows he is losing the elections next month.

President Lungu is in the province for a three-day working visit.

He returns to Lusaka on Sunday after his campaign trial.