Africa-Press – Zambia. Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Information and Media, Mr. Thabo Kawana, has clarified that no clergy member has been or will be summoned to the police except when they commit an offense in their individual capacity. He emphasized that the law would take its course in such cases.
Kawana further reiterated government’s open door policy when dialogue is needed, which has been demonstrated through His Excellency the President’s consultations and dialogue meetings with the Church at State House. He assured the public that no clergy member would be intimidated or arrested for speaking out, and that alternative channels would be employed to engage and discuss matters relating to national concerns.
Kawana emphasized that government values meaningful engagement with all stakeholders, including the Church, as it tackles various developmental challenges. He also noted that the government was committed to dialogue instead of fear or intimidation tactics, unlike previous incumbents who arrested and deported clerics who spoke out.
With the clarification from the Permanent Secretary on government’s stance on summoning clergy members, stakeholders will find assurance in the government’s commitment to engagement and peaceful dialogue as a means of addressing national concerns.
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