Human Rights Activist Brebnar Changala has warned that the presidency of Hakainde Hichilema Risks detaching itself from the aspirations of the Zambian people if the head of state does not continue consulting and engaging citizens on national matters.
Mr. Changala notes that while the president began very well to converse with the general citizenry through the media, government has in the past few weeks failed to provide a voice of hope to the unemployed and poverty ridden youths and women despite attractive promises over the last 23 years while in opposition.
He is of the view that politicians tend to stand with the people, resonate with aspirations of the electorate and align with the marginalized while in opposition but change and neglect the opinions of people once elected into power.
Mr. Changala has told Phoenix News that it is as important for those in power, as is for those in opposition, to respect human rights, the rule of law and the people of Zambia as opposed to realizing the ills of governance only when no longer in power in the case of the patriotic front and to change positions on matters for the current ruling party.
With the rising cost of living and commodity prices, many stakeholders have voiced concern arguing that this is not in line with the campaign promises of the UPND while in opposition.
If UPND continue with IMF and ignore China, it will end in tears. It’ll be a disaster.
ANTHONY BWALYA ADVISE THE PRESIDENT TO ADDRESS THE COUNTRY PLEASE.
The president rather wears white musungu gloves and talks to the pope about misbehaving priests, than conversing with the people that voted him in
When president Mbeki was president of South Africa people said the same thing. They labeled him all sorts of names and being detached from the people. Yet during his presidency SA had the highest economic growth and respect through the rest of they world. They kicked him out to put a president who was attached to the people and the rest is history
Be patient iwe and don’t expect magic to happen within a few months, Bally is on the ground trying to change the situation for the better. Don’t always be anti government iwe Changala, cool down and chill. Don’t think you are being good or making your name any better. the damage which was caused by the PF was just too much to rectify within the first few months of being in power.
LUNGU NEVER ADDRESSED THE COUNTRY
NOW YOU CRYING FOR HH TO ?
NO CONSISTANCY NO LOGIC NO BRAINS
@William Banda, my advice falls on deaf ears. BMW ni nkoma matwi.