Protect democracy, free speechDear Editor,AS Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP), we have noted with regret the violent manner with which supporters of the UPND Government have reacted to our provision of checks and balances.Of particular interest is their allegation that we were not an active opposition during the tenure of the PF administration. Consequently we are compelled to remind the UPND that we provided more checks and balances and more alternative solutions to national problems during the PF administration than any other opposition political party. Not even the UPND themselves.May the record show that the PeP President together with other civil society activists including Laura Miti, Pilato and three others protested against fire tenders during presentation of the national budget on September 29, 2017 at the National Assembly of Zambia.Subsequent to the protest, I and five others were arrested by Emmasdale Police and subsequently prosecuted at the Lusaka Magistrates Court over two years and was […]
Protect democracy, free speech
