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(LUSAKATIMES) Sata commended for decision to allow corruption probe against his son

Sata commended for decision to allow corruption probe against his son
TIME PUBLISHED - Saturday, December 3, 2011, 4:22 pm

President Michael Sata’s decision to have his son, probed against corruption allegations, has cheered people from various walks of life.

The Southern African Centre for Peaceful Resolution of Disputes-SACCORD- has described President Sata’s action as unprecedented in the fight against Corruption on the African Continent.

SACCORD Spokesperson Obby Chibuluma says President Sata has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the fight against corruption by surrendering his own son to law enforcement agencies to prove allegations raised by Committee of Citizens Executive Director, Gregory Chifire.

Mr Chibuluma told ZNBC news on Saturday that Mr Chifire should prove his allegations and face the same law if found to be peddling falsehoods against the President’s family.

And Political Activist Dante Sauders says President Sata’s style of leadership and fight against corruption requires the support of all well meaning citizens.

Meanwhile, Mufumbwe MMD Member of Parliament, Stephen Masumba says President Sata’s action should be a serious signal to his relatives and government leaders that may attempt to engage in corrupt activities.

Mr Masumba says Zambia needs the seriousness that President Sata has demonstrated to move the nation forward.

President Sata on Friday asked the law enforcement agencies to summon his son and Mr Chifire over the matter.

Mr Chifire had accused the President’s son of acquiring two motor vehicles worth over One point eight billion Kwacha, way beyond his income.

ZNBC

Labels: CORRUPTION, MICHAEL SATA, OBBY CHIBULUMA, SACCORD

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