…..Zambian citizen Don Mwenda denounces violent conduct during President Hichilema’s visit to the Copperbelt, urging citizens to uphold peace, unity, and respect for the presidency.…
LUSAKA-(MaraviPost)-A strong wave of condemnation has followed the unruly behaviour that took place in Chingola, where violent youths disrupted President Hakainde Hichilema’s interaction with marketeers at Chiwempala Market.
Concerned citizen Hon. Don Mwenda has issued a passionate statement denouncing the incident, describing it as reckless, shameful, and a serious threat to national peace and leadership integrity.
He said it was deeply disturbing that a group of misguided individuals chose to engage in violence at an event meant to console market traders who had recently suffered devastating losses in a market fire.
Mwenda stated that what transpired in Chingola was not only a political blunder but a dangerous act that could have easily endangered the life of the Head of State.
He stressed that such behaviour must be condemned in the strongest possible terms, as it undermines national security and shows a lack of respect for democratic values.
Mwenda emphasized that President Hichilema represents more than just an individual; he embodies the Office of the Presidency—an institution that symbolizes unity, peace, and the dignity of the Zambian nation.
He further reminded citizens that political differences must never lead to violence or disrespect for the Head of State.
“You may disagree with him politically, you may not like him personally, but you must respect the office he occupies. That is what separates responsible citizens from reckless ones,” Mwenda asserted.
He warned that every Zambian has a moral and civic duty to safeguard the safety and dignity of the President, regardless of political affiliations or personal beliefs.
According to Mwenda, the security of the Head of State must never be compromised—not for politics, not for popularity, and not for personal gain.
He called for the perpetrators behind the Chingola violence to face the full wrath of the law, adding that accountability must be enforced wherever negligence or misinformation is discovered.
Mwenda further cautioned that President Hichilema’s calmness, patience, and humility should not be mistaken for weakness, emphasizing that leadership restraint is a mark of wisdom, not fear.
He said that if the President ever chooses to respond to such provocations, those responsible should not cry foul, for every leader has a limit and every reckless action carries consequences.
Mwenda also appealed to members of the ruling party structures and all peace-loving Zambians to rally behind the President, promoting peace, unity, and discipline.
He underscored that violence, disrespect, and lawlessness have no place in a progressive democracy and only serve to destroy the nation rather than build it.
Concluding his statement, Mwenda reminded Zambians that the nation is greater than any individual and that citizens must protect both the peace and the dignity of the Presidency.
He urged everyone to draw lessons from the Chingola incident and recommit themselves to safeguarding the country’s democratic institutions.
“Zambia is bigger than any individual,” Mwenda said. “Let us protect the peace we enjoy and preserve the dignity of the Presidency.”
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