Thu, 13 Apr 2017 09:45:54 +0000 By ROGERS KALERO UPND Copperbelt chairperson Elisha Matambo has pleaded with the police to release party leader Hakainde Hichilema for the sake of peace. And Mr Matambo has called for the resignation of Police Inspector General Kakoma Kanganja. Speaking at a briefing in Ndola yesterday, Mr Matambo stated that tension among UPND members and sympathizers in the province was heightening following the arrest of Mr Hichilema on Tuesday over allegations of treason. An emotionally charged Mr Matambo said the arrest of their leader portrayed that the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) wanted to divide the country. “For the sake of peace in the country we are asking the police to release HH. ‘‘There is serious tension here. We have just told our supporters to remain calm. What happened in Mongu is not HH’s fault. Again, look was HH alone in the entourage? Why arrest him alone? ‘‘Let the […]
