By SIMON MUNTEMBAMORE stakeholders must speak out against injustices by Government because remaining silent is killing democracy, the African Youth Movement has said. Movement executive director Chanoda Ngwira said he was saddened by the unnecessary waves of raids, searches and arrests of those perceived to be criticising the government.In an interview, Mr Ngwira said his movement felt that the “unnecessary arrests” of perceived political opponents of the ruling party were potential threats aimed at weakening them. He said the citizens across the country needed to be vigilant and participate actively in public life to defend the democracy that Zambia’s founding fathers and mothers fought for.Mr Ngwira said people should not be scared to hold national leaders accountable by criticising them for fear of being arrested. “This is a clarion call for us all politicians and citizens to stand up and defend our democracy.Every citizen, irrespective of their political ideologies and orientation, have a critical role […]
PROTECT DEMOCRACY, ZAMBIANS URGED
