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PF sets conditions for dialogue with MMD

PF sets conditions for dialogue with MMD
Written by Margaret Mtonga
Saturday, December 27, 2008 1:31:46 PM

PATROITIC Front spokesperson Given Lubinda has said PF can only dialogue with the MMD if the party is convinced that the advice given to the ruling MMD will be implemented.

In an interview yesterday, Lubinda said PF would not accept dialogue with the MMD government without being assured that they would implement the advice that is given to them.

“It will be imprudent for the Patriotic Front to rush into dialogue with the Rupiah-led government if we are not given any green light that they will incorporate whatever we advise them,” he said.

Lubinda said President Banda’s government had a tendency of not adhering to advice that is given to them which makes it difficult for the PF to dialogue with them as soon as possible.

“We don’t want a precedent of failing to achieve our intended goals like the indaba that did not work out in the Mwanawasa government. As PF, we are not ready for window dressing and widow shopping. The MMD should show us that they are serious with serving the Zambian people. That is when the party will be interested to dialogue,” said Lubinda.

Labels: GIVEN LUBINDA, MMD, PF

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