Opposition and private media pushing me too far – Lungu

President Edgar Lungu has advised election monitors and observers in the country to be very objective as they carry out their duties ahead of the August 11 polls.

The President says government has been patient and allowed democracy to prevail in the elections but that the opposition are pushing him too far.

Addressing a rally in Mufulira, President Lungu said the opposition and selected media are always insulting him and he will reach a point where he cannot tolerate that anymore.

The President has further warned the opposition propagating violence that he will choose peace over democracy even if it means using draconian laws to prevent war as the country’s peace was bought at a great price.

President Lungu adds that the opposition have been planning to win the elections at all cost and may spoil the country if they lose.

And President Lungu has also said that Zambians should not be insulted by the opposition UPND who are promising to bring Anglo America to open new mines if voted for when the company has been faced with operational challenges and closing in some countries

He has promised electorates in Mufulira that he will continue with late President Michael Sata’s development agenda which is the developmental plan for the party.

The President said voting for the opposition would be retrogressive to national development.

He called on electorates to vote for Evans Chibanda contesting the Mufulira Central Parliamentary seat and Yamfwa Mukanga re-contesting the Kantanshi seat together with the mayor and councillors.

President Lungu also held a rally in Kalulushi district earlier to drum up support for PF candidates.