Thirty three Lusaka councilors take oath

Thirty three Lusaka councilors take oath

The thirty three councilors in Lusaka have today taken oath of office after being elected in last month’s general elections.

And Lusaka Town Clerk Alex Mwansa has disclosed that the installation of the Lusaka Mayor Wilson Kalumba will be done before Friday next week.

Speaking during the swearing in ceremony of the 33 councilors this morning, Mr. Mwansa says the installation will be presided over by the government official appointed by President Edgar Lungu.

And Mr. Mwansa has warned the newly elected councilors to reflect on the past mistakes and failures to execute their civic duties with dignity.

He says there is need for the councilors to execute their jobs diligently and protect the interest of the public.

He has cautioned them to use government infrastructures developments to facilitate local development and not personal interest.

Mr. Mwansa says if the Lusaka City Council discovers that they have misused their powers sanctions will be taken to the offenders.

And Magistrate Betty Malupenga administered the oath of the 33 councilors out of which six are female councilor.

And speaking shortly after taking the oath, councilors have pledged to deliver on what they promised their electorates in last month’s elections.

They have also pledged to protect the constitution of Zambia.