Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba has congratulated the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) on winning the Kasama mayoral by-election, describing the electoral process as a sign of political maturity.<\/p>\n
Paramount Chief Chitimukulu made the remarks when Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs, Levy Ngoma, paid a courtesy call at his palace in Mungwi to introduce the newly elected Kasama Mayor, Bywell Simposya.<\/p>\n
The Mwinelubemba also expressed happiness with the peaceful nature of campaigns and described the just ended electoral process as a sign of political maturity.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe appreciate the way the elections were conducted. It is showing maturity. Personally, I must congratulate the UPND for scooping the position,\u201d the Mwinelubemba said.<\/p>\n
He expressed confidence in Mayor Simposya\u2019s leadership.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe is going to deliver. I have interacted with him on a number of occasions. He has brilliant ideas,\u201d the chief said.<\/p>\n
Paramount Chief Chitimukulu also thanked President Hakainde Hichilema for his continued support, especially during his bereavement following the death of his wife.<\/p>\n
The traditional leader further highlighted challenges of traffic congestion and overcrowding in Kasama that require urgent attention.<\/p>\n
Earlier, Mr Ngoma explained that he had been sent by President Hichilema to bid farewell before returning to Lusaka and to introduce the new mayor.<\/p>\n
Mr Ngoma commended the Paramount Chief for encouraging political parties to conduct peaceful campaigns, noting that players adhered to his call without resorting to insults or negative incidents.<\/p>\n
Mr Ngoma also conveyed the President\u2019s appreciation for the hard work of farmers in Northern Province, revealing that the Food Reserve Agency (FRA) purchased a significant portion of maize from the region.<\/p>\n
\u201cGovernment had budgeted for 500,000 metric tonnes but ended up purchasing about 2 million metric tonnes. This shows how much farmers produced,\u201d he said,<\/p>\n
He also acknowledged delays in payments and assured improvements in the system.<\/p>\n
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