ZAMBIA Army Commander Lt. General Dennis Alibuzwi says the Army stands ready to execute its mandate to deal with tribalists and violent cadres if called upon by the Head of State.
This is in response to President Hakainde Hichilema’s remarks that he would deploy the army if the police failed to do their work.
Alibuzwi stated that he is concerned about the increase in the pronouncements of tribal divisions perpetrated by some individuals in the country.
He said it is important for Zambians to embrace the One Zambia One Nation motto whose objective is to promote unity regardless of tribe.
“Let us embrace the One Zambia One Nation motto because we are one people regardless of tribe,” he stated.
“It is important important for us not to embrace tribal divisions, tribal and ethnic conflicts have led to instability in some African countries.”
The Army Commander said this when he paid a courtesy call on Zambia’s Ambassador to Ethiopia, Rose Sakala, where he is attending an African Union specialised technical committee on defense, safety and security.
This is contained in a statement Issued by first secretary, press and tourism, Zambian Embassy in Ethiopia Inutu Mwanza.
By Catherine Pule
Kalemba, June 7, 2024
