Remember Levy during Heroes, Unity days - Bishop Chihana

Remember Levy during Heroes, Unity days - Bishop Chihana
Written by Agness Changala
Tuesday, July 07, 2009 3:12:39 PM

Zambians must commemorate Heroes and Unity days to reflect on the good works late president Levy Mwanawasa did for the nation, International Fellowship of Christian Churches president Bishop Simon Chihana yesterday said. In his message to commemorate the Heroes and Unity days which fell on Monday and today respectively, Bishop Chihana said as the country remembered the fallen heroes, it was important to remember Mwanawasa because he died as a hero owing to his fight against corruption, poverty and many other evil vices.

“Mwanawasa is a hero. We can remember so much even as we commemorate these important events because of the work he did and I urge all Zambians to reflect on the good things he did,” he said.

Bishop Chihana said it was also an opportunity for politicians to exercise a sense of forgiveness towards one another.

“Despite their political differences, it would be nice for once to see Patriotic Front leader Michael Sata, United Party for National Development president Hakaiinde Hichilema, President Rupiah Banda and many others sit at a round table and drink some tea together and reflect on the peace and unity that the country has had,” he said.

Bishop Chihana said Zambia was a country that had not allowed the division of people on political and tribal lines. He also urged the church to continue speaking against vices, preach love for one another and help the vulnerable in society.

Bishop Chihana further urged the police service not to be partisan because of the important role they played in maintaining peace in the country.