#PaipaPano: I’m sorry, I was not kidnapped ; Mayor Miles Sampa says

LUSAKA Mayor Miles Sampa has withdrawn his kidnapping case and forgiven those who threatened his life unconditionally.In a statement issued today, Sampa said he used poor judgement as the incident did not amount to kidnapping but rather threatened violence.“It has come to my attention that the incident I encountered on Monday does not amount to kidnapping but threatening violence. As I felt my life was in danger and out of consequent trauma, my immediate reaction may have been out of context. I therefore wish to apologise unreservedly to all that I may have offended consequently. I regret and sorry to all that had reservations on my response out of the ordeal. It was poor judgement on my part and I take full responsibility,” Sampa said.He said after holding a meeting with some church leaders, he was counselled and will from now onwards hold highest levels of integrity and decorum both in speech and in his actions.I have just come out of a meeting with one of my spiritual mentors Father Charles Chilinda and will keep seeking wisdom, guidance and counselling from all my seniors. These include His Excellency the President Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu, The Vice President Her Honour Inonge Mutukwa Wina, The SG Mr Davies Mwila, The PF Chairman Mr Samuel Mukupa, MCCs and Ministers among others,” he said.Sampa also said he will forthwith close his Facebook and twitter accounts.“As to my young brothers that attacked me, I hereby forgive them unconditionally and look forward to enjoying brotherhood and love with them. I therefore withdraw my formal complaint I lodged on them yesterday. I am keen to work for a win-win for all stake holders in the City and these are the President, the Government, the Party, The Council, all the people of Lusaka and in this context the youths and their aspirations,” said Sampa.“In line with good order and decorum of the Office of Mayor, I will be shutting my personal social media accounts like Facebook and Twitter. All my communications will be via the Lusaka City Council official channels.” Post Views: 1