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(LUSAKATIMES) RB playing double standards on political violence, SACCORD

RB playing double standards on political violence, SACCORD
Sunday, May 16, 2010, 8:53

The Southern Africa Centre for Constructive Resolution of Disputes(SACCORD) has accused Republican President, Rupiah Banda of playing double standards in dealing with political violence in the country.

The organization has also questioned the national leader’s authenticity in fighting against political violence in the country.

Commenting on Lusaka provincial chairman, William Banda’s decision to send over 2500 ruling Movement for Multi party Democracy MMD youths to Luapula province, to counter any violence, SACCORD information officer, Obby Chibuluma says that it is surprising that President Banda seems to have not take note of that action.

Mr. Chibuluma indicates that president Banda did assure Zambians that the MMD would never engage in violence and it is very shameful that he has decided to keep quite over the transportation youths.

He says that President Banda should have stuck to his word and recalled the youths who have been sent to Luapula in order avoid the situation in Mufumbwe recurring.

Mr. Chibuluma has also challenged government to allow an independent board to inquire over the violence in Mufumbwe.

QFM

Labels: OBBY CHIBULUMA, POLITICAL VIOLENCE, RUPIAH BANDA, SACCORD, WILLIAM BANDA

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