Friday, 13th June, 2025

“Let us embrace the bereaved family, the Patriotic front party and their supporters with compassion and solidarity. Not as political rivals but as fellow Zambians, brothers and sisters who share common destiny.”

“Our political differences do not make us enemies but participants in a dynamic democracy.”

“We are a family of divergent views but same aspirations.”

“Some may express their pain through anger, it is human response to loss and we must meet it with understanding, patience and restraint.”

“To UPND members, other political parties and national stakeholders, I urge you to respond with dignity, empathy and respect.”

“Do not allow yourselves to be drawn into provocation or division fueled by those who seek to exploit our pain for political gain.”

“We shall not allow lawlessness, disorder and anarchy to take root. We are a nation built on the rule of law and that law must prevail without fear or favor.”

“My duty is to serve all citizens, regardless of political affiliation, ethnicity, race or creed.”

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