By MUKWIMA CHILALAABOUT 11 headmen from Ngabo Ward in Namwala have appealed to the government to help them get their land which was allegedly grabbed by UPND president Hakainde Hichilema in which over 500 villages are affected.The headmen made the appeal through a petition to Patriotic Front (PF) vice chairperson for mobilisation Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba.Senior Headman Shimafumba, Headmen, Lukosha, Sinchelwe, Lukosha, Chipembere and Mulangu presented the petition on behalf of other traditional leaders.Speaking on behalf of the group, Senior Headman Shimafumba alleged the UPND leader grabbed the land from the locals and fenced it, thereby disadvantaging over 500 villagers.Senior Headman Shimafumba said that the fencing of the land has affected their cattle and hence the need for the government to come to their aid.And Headman Chipembere appealed to Government to offer the headmen security for fear of being attacked after speaking out on the matter. “We are here so that the Zambian people and the government […]
11 NAMWALA HEADMEN CRY FOR THEIR LAND
