“PUBLIC ORDER ACT APPLICATION WILL BE FAIR”

By Ruth Chayinda- Home Affairs Minister Stephen Kampyongo says the application of the Public Order Act will be done fairly to all political parties.

Mr. Kampyongo further says political parties should also take heed of the covid-19 guidelines ahead of the August elections.

He says the police will hold engagements with various stakeholders ahead of the general election, stating that parties have already been holding conventions.

The Minister says it is important that political parties and the police engage on mutual respect so that there is order and peace ahead of the elections.

Mr. Kampyongo said this during Sunday interview that aired on ZNBC TV1.

He said the provision of the law is clear and aimed at managing public procession ahead of the elections.

Mr. Kampyongo noted that there is need for freedom to be expressed in the confines of the law so that there is balance between freedom and order.

He also urged the public to use the social platforms responsibly and not attack governance institutions or bully individuals.

And Mr. Kampyongosaid Government has made significant progress in the implementation of the safe city project which has seen some public places in Lusaka, Ndola and Kitwe having surveillance cameras.

Mr. Kampyongo said the surveillance cameras will enhance security in the country and reduce crimes because it is the modern way of policing.

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