Zambian President urges Church to advise politicians on rule of law

President Edgar Lungu challenged the Church to advise politicians to observe the rule of law before, during and after elections.

President Lungu said the Church has a vital role to play in promoting peace and unity in the country.

He said all political actors should be patriotic and be based on the one nation motto in Zambia.

“And please give advice to all political actors to ensure respect for the rule of law during and after the elections.”

“We are expected to be patriotic and maintain the currency of Zambia, One Nation, as this will allow us to coexist during this time,” he said.

The president urged the church to pray for peaceful elections as the country prepares for next week’s campaigns ahead of the August 12 poll.

President Lungu said the Church has an important role to play in promoting peace and harmony in the country.

He said that as a country, Zambia is known for its record of peace in the region and globally.

President Lungu has since urged Zambians to strive to maintain the record and coexist regardless of divergent political views.

“Let us respect each other and associate with each other even when we differ in the affiliation of political parties,” said the president.

The Head of State said this when he honored the construction of the BIGOCA multipurpose facility in the Barlastone area of ​​Lusaka.

President Lungu also implored political parties to observe COVID-19 guidelines ahead of next week’s campaigns.

He reminded the rally that COVID-19 has claimed many lives and therefore the continued need to adhere to guidelines.

President Lungu hoped that the political pieces will follow the guidelines that will be provided by the Election Commission of Zambia and the Ministry of Health.

President Lungu said it was necessary to adhere to COVID-19 guidelines by all political actors in order to avoid the surge in COVID cases in the country.

And at the same protest, Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs Godfridah Sumaili encouraged churches to seize this opportunity by constructing magnificent religious buildings.

Reverend Sumaili also informed the assembly that the construction of the House of National Prayers had progressed.

Meanwhile, Archbishop Peter Royd Ndhlovu, general overseer of BIGOCA, revealed that 300 direct and indirect jobs will be created in the surrounding community.

Dr Ndhlovu expressed his optimism about improving the livelihoods of the local people through the construction project.

He cited the construction of a community school and clinic as some of the immediate benefits that will be passed on to the community of Barlastone.