HH decries culture of falsehoods, calls for the need to uphold peace, unity

By NATION REPORTER

PRESIDENT Hichilema has said it is regrettable that falsehoods have increasingly taken center stage in the country, citing the misinformation that surrounded Bill 7, as well as other falsehoods that do not add value to the country’s growth. 
President Hichilema has reiterated his call for Zambians to uphold unity, peace and truthfulness as essential pillars for national development. ZANIS reports that speaking through the Presidential Advisor for Politics, Levy Ngoma, during a church service at Pentecostal Assemblies of God, PENIEL Church in Kasama, President Hichilema explained that contrary to what was being peddled, Bill 7 was about inclusivity, with progressive clauses designed to support women, youths, and persons with disabilities.The Head of State explained that challenges Members of Parliament were facing in serving vast rural constituencies were real, adding that the delimitation exercise arising would help improve representation and service delivery. Mr Hichilema stressed that peace was cardinal for development and must be treasured at all times. 
The President has also commended the peaceful atmosphere during ongoing political campaigns in Kasama, attributing it to the government’s political will to champion peace and ending violence. “As a nation, if we want to be blessed, unity must come first. Let us live in unity and continue to pray for peace,” President Hichilema said.He reaffirmed that his government had upheld Zambia’s declaration as a Christian nation, and the National Day of Prayer and Fasting as a public holiday, underscoring the government’s commitment to faith and unity. 
The President has since announced his support to the Pentecostal Assemblies of God, Peniel Church’s procurement of a streaming camera to enhance worship and communication. 
And Pentecostal Assemblies of God, PENIEL Church Bishop, Peard Muzoka, acknowledged the President’s message, emphasising that peace is a cornerstone of national development. Bishop Muzoka observed that the church is equally affected and deeply concerned whenever peace is disturbed in the country.
He pledged the church’s continued commitment to spearheading efforts that promote and safeguard peace.