Mourn Chiluba with respect, support RB says Sichone

Saturday, June 25, 2011

 
By ALEX NJOVU
 
ZAMBIA Centre for Inter Party Dialogue (ZCID) board member Langton Sichone has called on Zambians to support President Banda and the MMD as the country mourns former President Frederick Chiluba and ignore negative statements from disgruntled politicians.
Mr Sichone said in an interview yesterday in Kitwe that it is unfortunate that some politicians are insulting Government and its leaders over the death of Dr Chiluba.
He urged Zambians to continue supporting President Banda and the MMD Government as the country mourns the former head of State.
“It is regrettable that some recycled politicians have chosen to insult Government over the death of Dr Chiluba. This is not the time for name calling or apportioning blame over certain things. We should mourn Dr Chiluba with respect and dignity,” he said.
Mr Sichone said it is disappointing that some vocal politicians have failed to contribute positively to the development of the country.
He said Zambians are not interested in leaders who are bent on promoting confusion in communities when the nation is mourning.
The ZCID board member said Dr Chiluba played a pivotal role in the development of the country and it is important to mourn him with dignity.
“We are proud of Dr Chiluba’s contribution to the development of the country. He played a major role in re-introducing the democracy we are enjoying today.
“The man implemented numerous developmental projects and the country is still benefiting from some of his polices he implemented. This is the time to put aside our differences and mourn in peace,” he said.
Mr Sichone urged Zambians to ignore some opposition parties causing confusion in the country.
“These are the same leaders who have failed to appreciate the efforts of President Banda to develop the country. They want to cause confusion in the communities. They cannot see anything good in what the Government of President Banda is doing to improve the living standards of the people,” he said.