Sat, 25 Feb 2017 10:42:49 +0000 THE State urgently needs to take action against the United Party for National Development (UPND) and its leader Hakainde Hichilema because it is a treasonable offense not to recognize the duly elected republican president Edgar Lungu, former UPND trustee Ntheye Mwewa has demanded. Meanwhile, UPND Southern Province publicity and information secretary Neto Halwabala has been reported to the police over his statement that his party and people of Southern Province do not recognise President Lungu as the Head of State. A group of youths led by Network for Young People Against Violence (NYPAV) executive director Moses Kalonde yesterday stormed Lusaka Central police demanding for Mr Halwabala’s immediate arrest. Mr Kalonde charged that Mr Halwabala’s remarks against President Lungu were tantamount to treason, a serious crime not only in Zambia but also in other countries. “We have decided to take it up by reporting him to the police, as concerned […]
