Wed, 09 Aug 2017 10:42:44 +0000 UPND attempts to downplay the importance of the recognition of President Edgar Lungu as legitimately elected is not only a misplaced priority but equally extremely irresponsible. The UPND does not need to be reminded that Zambia’s political malaise in the aftermath of the August 2016 elections is squarely attributed to its refusal to concede defeat. It is rather shocking and irksome that one year after the general elections, the UPND should regard the issue of non-recognition of President Lungu as duly elected a petty undertaking, not vital and that recognizing him would not make any difference. Sentiments trivializing the importance of recognition of a duly elected president violates the very foundation on which democracy is anchored as well as undermine the power of the ballot. It is wrong for UPND to allege that recognition of a duly elected president is not an issue because this is where peace and […]
