UPND challenged to stop protesting

PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya

The opposition UPND has been challenged to stop protesting the outcome of the just ended general election if indeed it has faith in the capacity of the Constitutional Court to handle electoral disputes.

PF Deputy Spokesperson Frank Bwalya says violent protests by UPND supporters in Southern province are not necessary especially that the party has indicated that it will petition the President Edgar Lungu’s election.

He says protests and attacks on non UPND members over the outcome of last week’s elections are unfortunate.

Mr. Bwalya says this is especially that he is Tonga by tribe and that some of his Tonga family members have become victims of the violence by UPND supporters.

He states the UPND leadership has an obligation to show leadership and calm their members as the Constitutional Court hears its petition.