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Sata tells Rupiah to take care of presidential vehicle for him

Sata tells Rupiah to take care of presidential vehicle for him
By Collins Phiri and Patson Chilemba
Sun 04 Apr. 2010, 04:01 CAT

PATRIOTIC Front (PF) leader Michael Sata on Friday jokingly told President Rupiah Banda to take care of the presidential vehicle so that he Sata could use it after 2011. And Fr Joe Keaney of Lusaka's St Ignatius Parish has observed that there has been tension in the country.

After witnessing the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion at St Ignatius Church on Friday, which was attended by President Banda, several Cabinet ministers and opposition leaders and members of parliament, Sata chatted with President Banda before they parted.

“Don't damage this vehicle before I use it after 2011,” Sata was heard telling President Banda.

But lands minister Peter Daka responded: “uyu sazakakwelapo Sata will never use it.”

After that, President Banda got in his official vehicle and left.

Earlier, in his opening remarks, Fr Keaney said it was good to see President Banda, Sata and FDD president Edith Nawakwi together and sharing the same pew in church.

He thanked the three leaders for sitting together and showing a beautiful sigh of reconciliation.

Fr Keaney hoped that the gesture marked a new chapter in the country's politics.
However, Fr Keaney said UPND president Hakainde Hichilema sent word that he would not be available.

During mass, Fr Anicet Setako urged congregants to ask themselves what they had done for Jesus. He said failing to show love to others was tantamount to crucifying Jesus again. Fr Setako said service to others was also very important.

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posted by MrK @ 3:24 PM