Africa-Press – Zambia. The United Party for National Development (UPND) says it will not protect or defend any of its members or general citizenry found scandalizing the name of the first family especially First Lady Mutinta Hichilema in committing acts of illegality and criminality.
UPND National Trustee Grace Chivube says it is unacceptable for people to use the name of the first lady and family for their own selfish motives as she expressed disappointment that people were committing crimes using the name of the First Lady, someone she described as innocent.
Speaking this morning when she addressed the media at Anderson Kambela Mazoka House in Lusaka, Ms. Chivube said the First Lady is not a politician and should therefore not be drawn into criminality by selfish individuals adding that the party through its rule of law principle will not shield any such criminal elements.
“We are lucky to have a first lady in Mutinta Hichilema. That lady is humble, she is like a sheep and does not deserve to be dragged in scandalous activities.
The First family is a state property which should be respected as is the practice throughout the world hence the need for people to desist from using the name of the first lady to swindle people.
And the outspoken NMC Member assured Party and Republican President Hakainde Hichilema of the party’s unwavering support as he rids the country of criminal elements and vices which have not only eroded the country’s moral fiber but also harmed the socio-economic fundamentals of the country.
She cited the recent arrest and dismissal of Luapula Provincial Deputy Permanent Secretary Roy Mwansa and 5 other District Commissioners from Luapula and Western provinces as well as the arrest of Lumezi District Commissioner Jimmy Phiri over the disappearance of 278 bags of white FRA maize meant for community sales as a clear demonstration that there are no sacred cows in the party and government.
Ms. Chivube’s warning comes in the wake of a video circulating on social media in which some suspected UPND members are seen scandalizing the First Lady whom they accuse of having grabbed a mine from them in Mkushi.
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