Secrutinise Candidates – Lungu

Lungu addressing a rally in Chongwe

President Edgar Lungu has asked Zambians to scrutinise those seeking public office in the August 11 general election.

And President Lungu has taken a swipe at UPND presidential candidate Hakainde Hichilema and his running mate Geoffrey Mwamba saying the two are not ready to lead the country.

The President said unlike him and his running mate Inonge Wina who speak the same language, Mr. Hichilema and Mr. Mwamba who are issuing conflicting statements on how they would reduce the price of maize.

The head of state was speaking in Chongwe when addressed a public rally at which he presented PF Chongwe parliamentary candidate Japhen Mwakalombe and Candidate for the council chairmanship Geoffrey Chumbwe.

Meanwhile, President Lungu has asked some opposition parties to stop abusing the name of late President Michael Sata.

He also reiterated his call on PF members to remain peaceful and not react to acts of provocation.

President Lungu said he will continue to preach non violence in the runup to the August 11 poll.

At the same event a consortium of 16 political parties endorsed the candidature of President Lungu.

Speaking on behalf of the parties Zambia Direct Democracy Movement leader Edwin Sakala said they were supporting President Lungu because he has taken development to all parts of the country.

And former Kabwe Member of Parliament Captain Austin Chewe said President Lungu has a clear road map to develop the country as outlined in the PF manifesto.

President Lungu is also expected to hold rallies in Luangwa, Rufunsa and Kafue this week – ZNBC