By NOEL IYOMBWAIT is political leaders who can tame their cadres against political violence during and after elections, Bishops council of Zambia general secretary Able Kaela has said.Bishop Kaela said political violence can only be stopped by political leaders by denouncing violence and advising their cadres to be tolerant towards other political parties.He said political leaders should denounce political violence in their respective parties this year’s elections.Bishop Kaela said political leaders political must be held to account, for any political violence. He called on political leaders, in particular and media to unequivocally reject conspiracy theories and the actions of cadres who use violence.“Safeguarding security, and rights of people and communities requires political parties whose leaders can accept the election results, bridge divisions that can be ironed out and stand up for democracy.“We call on political leaders to protect the country’s democracy by ensuring that the country holds peaceful elections this year, “ he said.He further called […]
TAME CADRES, POLITICAL LEADERS URGED
