PF have continued to harass us and our supporters – UPND

The United Party for National Development (UPND) has appealed to the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to address the continued harassment and intimidation of its members by the ruling Patriotic Front (PF).

The opposition party has charged that despite last week’s meeting between parties, it is clear that the PF is not serious about taking the necessary action to secure peace.

“This week the opposition has continued to face harassment and provocation at every turn. President Lungu was greeted in Kasama with banners claiming that HH is a Satanist and while campaigning in Northern Province the PF paraded coffins covered in UPND regalia and displaying images of our presidential candidate Hakainde Hichilema. Such acts reveal the truth about their pretence to condemn the use of hate speech and derogatory language,” said UPND secretary general Stephen Katuka in a statement.

“This is difference between PF and UPND. The PF is happy to sign any document but they have little intention of following through, as with their manifesto promises. The UPND on the other hand is considered and thinks ahead to implementation,” he added.

He says his party asked for the addendum on rights and obligations to the proposed peace treaty at the ECZ meeting precisely because they have seen how those in power have abused such agreements in the past.

He further states that while it was agreed that such an addendum would be drafted, his party is still awaiting notice from the ECZ on the matter.