Leaders of planned demonstrations to be prosecuted
Leaders of planned demonstrations to be prosecutedDecember 12, 2008
Government says it has received information indicating that some political parties will go ahead with planned demonstrations this weekend over mealie-meal prices.
Home Affairs Minister,Kalombo Mwansa, says the law will deal firmly with people agitating violence over mealie-meal prices.
Dr. Mwansa says law enforcement agencies will not allow anyone to disturb the peace that the country has enjoyed over the years.
He said Ring Leaders of the planned demonstrations will face the wrath of the law.
Dr. Mwansa said there is no need for people to demonstrate as prices of mealie-meal are slowly going down.
He said opposition political leaders should not resort to organising demonstrations but advise government on how best the prices of mealie meal can be reduced further. President, Rupiah Banda, says demonstrating over critical issues affecting the country can only plunge the nation into chaos.
The President says dialogue is the best alternative to addressing national challenges.
He says his door is open to opposition leaders and other stakeholders for dialogue on national issues.
President Banda was speaking in Chongwe on Friday when he called on Chieftainess Nkomeshya Mukamabo of the soli people.
The President also said government will ensure that the effects of the global economic crisis are mitigated.
And Chieftainess Nkomesha said she is confident President Banda will address the problems that the nation is facing.
She said her chiefdom is ready to support government in its efforts towards develop the country.
ZNBC
Labels: DEMONSTRATION, INFLATION, KALOMBO MWANSA, MEALIE-MEAL
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