Africa-Press – Zambia. The UPND government has unequivocally stated that President Hakainde Hichilema bears no responsibility for the criminal actions of any individual, whether they are politicians or ordinary citizens. Chief Government Spokesperson and Information and Media Minister Chushi Kasanda emphasized that individuals engaged in criminal activities are solely accountable for their actions, and the law enforcement agencies will address such cases accordingly.
In a statement Ms. Kasanda underscored the government’s commitment to upholding citizens’ freedom of expression while reiterating that those who violate the law will face legal consequences. The government’s stance is firmly rooted in the principle of applying the law uniformly, firmly, and fairly, irrespective of one’s race, gender, political affiliation, tribe, or any other considerations.
Ms. Kasanda expressed the government’s deep concern over a growing trend in which individuals involved in criminal activities attempt to deflect accountability by implicating President Hichilema in their legal predicaments. She categorically stated that such attempts are designed to garner public sympathy and underscored that President Hichilema is not liable for any individual’s criminal actions.
The government’s message is clear: those who engage in criminal conduct and establish political parties to facilitate illegal activities will not be shielded from the legal repercussions of their actions. Ms. Kasanda emphasized that the law enforcement agencies would operate diligently and impartially to uphold the rule of law.
Furthermore, the government called upon politicians and their supporters to abandon the misguided notion that continuous violations of the law are a pathway to aspiring to the position of the Republican President. The government stressed that the law does not discriminate based on political aspirations and will be enforced rigorously.
The government appealed to all Zambians to condemn criminality and refrain from glorifying suspected criminals without considering the broader impact of their alleged crimes on society. The government encouraged citizens to empathize with the victims of criminal actions before passing judgment on law enforcement agencies.
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