Rigging won’t work - Dr Muyunda

…as the Zambian Washington DC University don says any schemes to rig the August 13, general election will not work as it will be met with the wrath of Zambians

By NATION REPORTER

NO scheme plotted to rig the August 13, general election will succeed against the people’s wishes and those in leadership should prepare to gracefully respect the will of the people, Dr John Muyunda, a lecturer at Washington DC University has said.

“To those who may be contemplating election rigging, do not sacrifice your life for a politician. No scheme or plan will succeed against the will of the people,” Dr Muyunda warned in a statement yesterday.

He also cautioned against any attempts to undermine the integrity of the electoral process.

Dr Muyunda urged Zambians to safeguard peace during the election period and avoid actions that could fuel political tensions.

He said the country’s future should be anchored on constitutionalism, equality before the law and leadership that serves the interests of all citizens regardless of tribe or region.

“Zambia’s future must be built on integrity, respect for the rule of law and leadership that unites rather than divides. Our democracy cannot survive if it is poisoned by tribal favouritism or electoral fraud,” Dr Muyunda said.

He urged citizens to demand accountability from those seeking public office and encouraged political leaders to place national interests above sectional considerations.

“The time has come for Zambia to reaffirm its commitment to equality, reject regional politics and embrace governance that reflects the diversity and dignity of all its people. Only then can we move forward as one nation, proud of our heritage and confident in our future,” he said.

Dr Muyunda also said political leaders should reject regional politics and embrace inclusive leadership that promotes national unity ahead of the August 13 general election.

He said Zambia’s strength had always been its ability to unite people from different ethnic and regional backgrounds.

Dr. Muyunda said divisive political rhetoric had no space in the country’s democratic dispensation, because Zambia required leaders capable of bringing citizens together rather than creating divisions.

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