PRESS STATEMENTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPRESS STATEMENTFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASECOALITION FOR PEACEFUL ELECTIONS IN ZAMBIA URGES PEACE, CONVENES NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYERLusaka, 27th July 2021: The Coalition for Peaceful Elections in Zambia is encouraging all political parties, actors and relevant institutions to continue engaging in creating a favourable atmosphere for peaceful, free, fair and transparent elections this August. Following the successful Peace Conference for Political Party Presidents on 14th July 2021 where Presidential Candidates publicly reaffirmed their commitment to Zambia’s peace and national unity, the Peace Pledge signed should translate into practical actions towards encouraging peace and political cohesion on the ground.“We are encouraged by all parties that signed the Peace Pledge. The door is still open for others to sign. The Coalition would like to see a complete cessation of any form of violence leading up to the elections. We urge all to uphold peace as that is in line with Zambia’s democratic values enshrined in the […]
COALITION FOR PEACEFUL ELECTIONS IN ZAMBIA URGES PEACE, CONVENES NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
