Some Residents of Chongwe District in Lusaka province have expressed fear for the nation after elections due to the continued cases of violence by alleged Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) cadres.
The residents who claimed that they were beaten by MMD cadres over the weekend expressed disappointment with the campaign strategy being used by Lusaka province MMD chairperson, William Banda.
Christopher Chabu who is one of the victims told Yatsani News that he is now failing to perform his marital duties after being subjected to torture and brutal beating by the MMD cadres over the weekend.
He has since called on the police to maintain law and order if the country has to continue being peaceful.
And another victim, Chama Mulubwa expressed displeasure with William Banda’s conduct saying it is not right to force people to belong to a particular political party.
Mr. Mulubwa said in a democracy, votes are won through persuasion and not by force.
He says it is every person’s democratic right to belong to a political party of their choice.
Meanwhile, Mrs. Florence Banda questioned the existence of a government if people’s lives cannot be protected by state security agents.
In apparent reference to alleged police inaction during the Chongwe violence where PF members were brutally beaten by MMD cadres, Mrs. Banda wondered what the role of the police is in national security.
It has been alleged the violence occurred in full view of police who could not do anything.
However, Lusaka Division Commanding Officer, Mlakeni Zulu refuted media reports that there was police presence during violence in Chongwe.
Mr. Zulu told Yatsani News yesterday (Monday) that the media have blown the situation out of proportion.
And in its defence, the MMD has maintained that the Pf had no right to be in Chongwe because the MMD has police permit for their rally.
MMD Deputy National Secretary, Chemebe Nyangu told Yatsani News that the PF provoked the situation and wondered what they were doing in Chongwe.
The violence which is alleged to have been perpetuated by MMD cadres under the command of Lusaka Province Chairperson, William Banda has been condemned by a cross section of society with some calling for the arrest of Mr. Banda.
Source: Yatsani Catholic Radio(Lusaka)
No comments:
Post a Comment