ZCTU canes careless opposition leaders

Thursday, May 26, 2011

 
By ALEX NJOVU
 
ZAMBIA Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) vice-president Humphrey Lungu has castigated some opposition leaders for issuing careless statements that can cause anarchy in the nation.
In an interview in Kitwe yesterday, Mr Lungu said it is shameful that some opposition leaders have continued to issue inflammatory statements which can divide the country.
“The labour movement in Zambia is extremely worried that some politicians have gone ahead with their irresponsible statements which are dividing the country,” he said.
Mr Lungu said politicians should instead promote peace ahead of this year’s tripartite elections.
He said politicians are obliged to work with all stakeholders to develop the nation.
“It is frustrating that some politicians are not doing enough to promote unity and peace in the communities. Zambians don’t have any home apart from Zambia. Politicians must be told that war is bad, and it is high time they stopped issuing irresponsible statements which are affecting our young democracy,” he said.
Mr Lungu said Zambians are not interested in politicians who preach hatred and regionalism.
He advised the electorate to reject violent politicians.