Zambia’s founding President; Kenneth Kaunda is saddened with increasing political intolerance in the country.
This comes in the wake of a ministerial directive by tourism minister, Catherine Namugala to cancel the unveiling of Dr. Kaunda’s statue at his pre-Independence house in Lusaka’s Chilenje Township.
This is because opposition populist leader, Michael Sata was to attend the ceremony over perceived political differences.
Dr. Kaunda lived in Old Chilenje House number 394 in Lusaka from January 1960 to December 1962.
Government has made the house into a national monument, a significant site that used to be a hive of political activities during the independence struggle.
Speaking at an impromptu ceremony, Dr. Kaunda said the behaviour of the duo defies efforts of a united Zambia under one Zambia, one nation.
He counseled the political leaders to embrace Christian values of loving each other at all times.
Dr. Kaunda called on Zambians to embrace the philosophy of “One Zambia One nation”
Dr. Kaunda said the function was historical because it reminded him of the country’s struggle for Independence and liberation in the Southern African region.
The function coincided with his 87 birthday celebrations, which fell yesterday.
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