Q FM Africa's Modern Radio
The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has described as unfortunate and regrettable reported acts of political violence against members of the opposition Socialist Party and Patriotic Front by alleged ruling United Party for National Development(UPND) cadres in Kaumbwe constituency of Petauke district in Eastern Province.
In a statement made available to QTV News, SACCORD Executive Director Boniface Cheembe notes that these reported acts of political violence come in the wake of a campaign period that has largely been characterized by peace in all other parts of the country where by-elections are taking place.
Mr. Cheembe says the acts of political violence in Kaumbwe are a reminder of how deep-rooted political violence has become part of the Zambian political culture and the need to deliberately invest in peace building to address this vice. He notes that deliberate peace building measures are required as mere calls by high-ranking political leaders to end political violence and the Police to play their role have limitations.