By JOHN KOMBEPOLITICAL cadres must be demilitarized in order to end political violence ahead of the 2021 general elections, says Green party president, Peter Sinkamba.Mr Sinkamba complained that the growing trend of political violence was worrying and must be stopped with action and not rhetoric.He said the militarizing of political parties was a source of great concern and insisted that the trend must be brought to a halt.Mr Sinkamba observed that the wearing of military uniforms by some political cadres was creating militia that was difficult to deal with by police.He said in an interview that the police were overwhelmed by the well-organized militia who perpetrated violence with impunity.The opposition leader wondered how cadres could have the audacity to insult and intimidate the police.“How can we have a situation where even the Inspector General of police is insulted and the political leaders are mute and let the culprits walk scotch free?” Mr Sinkamba asked.Mr Sinkamba […]
DEMILITARISE POLITICAL CADRES – SINKAMBA
