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(LUSAKATIMES) US “defies” directive on meeting Zambian Opposition Leaders

US “defies” directive on meeting Zambian Opposition Leaders
TIME PUBLISHED - Wednesday, May 23, 2012, 8:17 am

The American Government has defied an order by Zambia banning foreign missions in the country from meeting opposition leaders because it is against demands of international diplomacy.

The country’s opposition political parties on Tuesday held a closed-door meeting with the authorities at its embassy in Lusaka whose details are yet to emerge. Recently, President Michael Sata warned Western diplomats against meeting opposition leaders, saying such acts amount to meddling in the country’s internal affairs.

Earlier, the opposition political parties met with the Zambia Episcopal Conference-ZEC- at Kapingila House in Lusaka with a call of continuous spirited fight for the suspension of the tribunal established to investigate three-suspended judges for alleged mischievous behaviour.

UPND leader, Hakainde Hichilema says opposition political parties will not be intimidated by President Sata. And Heritage Party President Brigadier- General Godfrey Miyanda added that it is malicious to call for the resignation of Chief Justice Ernest Sakala in the name of judicial reforms.

Meanwhile, Opposition political parties in the country have been urged to put their houses in order if their relevance is to be realized.

Independent Churches of Zambia Board Chairman David Masupha says the country needs opposition political parties that are formidable and strong enough to stand independently.

Reverend Masupha says he is aware of some political parties that masquerade as opposition whose aim is to split votes during elections.

He says the opposition should therefore take advantage of the forthcoming by-elections to participate with a well meaning agenda.

Reverend Masupha was speaking to QFM news in an interview.

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Labels: OPPOSITION, TREASON

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