Mon, 22 May 2017 12:44:08 +0000 WE agree with Mwine Lubemba, Paramount Chief Chitimukulu, that the institution of traditional leadership is critical to the governance of the country, especially if it is strictly non-partisan. It is the fire that does not destroy because the elders screen it from you. The Paramount Chief, Mr Henry Sosala Kanyanta, is a prominent traditionalist, scholar, author and thinker who could be of great value to offer his counsel each time there was need for it such as was the case now. It is therefore unfortunate to learn that he has declined the offer to mediate in the present political stand-off between the two biggest political parties because the Church and some traditional leaders have openly exhibited bias towards one of the two parties. A number of people and institutions had approached him to use his massive influence, charisma and traditional clout to bring the two sides to the negotiation […]
