Sat, 04 Feb 2017 10:39:46 +0000 The physical assault occasioned on prominent Patriotic Front (PF) members during the funeral of prominent Lusaka businessman Reeves Malambo reinforces the notion that the UPND is a tribal party. It is totally unacceptable, certainly un-Zambian, inhuman and a serious political blunder to turn a funeral into a political forum at which pent up retribution is exacted. Violence has no place in modern politics. It is archaic and a sign of political insecurity, appealing to base instincts of human nature-fear. No political goals will be achieved by brute force. Only the power of reason and persuasion will win sympathy and support while violence estranges and repulses the many men and women who believe in civilized dialogue that is based on issues. It is particularly heinous that that those who were attacked at Malambo’s funeral were accused of being traitor for belonging to the PF as they were Tonga. This brings […]
