President Hakainde Hichilema has reiterated his call for Zambians to uphold unity, peace, and truthfulness as essential pillars for national development.
President Hichilema says it is regrettable that falsehoods have increasingly taken center stage in the country, citing among them misinformation that surrounded Bill 7, as well as other falsehoods that do not add value to the country’s growth.
ZANIS reports that speaking through the Presidential Advisor for Politics, Levy Ngoma, during a church service at Pentecostal Assemblies of God, PENIEL Church in Kasama, the President explained that contrary to what was being peddled, Bill 7 is about inclusivity, with progressive clauses designed to support women, youths, and persons with disabilities.
The Head of State further noted that challenges Members of Parliament face in serving vast rural constituencies are real, adding that the delimitation exercise arising from Bill 7 will help improve representation and service delivery.
Mr Hichilema stressed that peace is cardinal for development and must be treasured at all times.
The President has also commended the peaceful atmosphere during ongoing political campaigns in Kasama, attributing it to the government’s political will to champion peace and end violence.
“As a nation, if we want to be blessed, unity must come first. Let us live in unity and continue to pray for peace,” President Hichilema said.
He also reaffirmed that his government has upheld Zambia’s declaration as a Christian nation and the National Day of Prayer and Fasting as a public holiday, underscoring the government’s commitment to faith and unity.
The President has since announced his support to the Pentecostal Assemblies of God, Peniel Church’s procurement of a streaming camera to enhance worship and communication.
And Pentecostal Assemblies of God, PENIEL Church Bishop, Peard Muzoka, acknowledged the President’s message, emphasising that peace is a cornerstone of national development.
Bishop Muzoka observed that the church is equally affected and deeply concerned whenever peace is disturbed in the country.
He pledged the church’s continued commitment to spearheading efforts that promote and safeguard peace.
