THE Luapula Province Council of Chiefs has assured Zambians that no chief among the 280 chiefs countrywide is a politician or political by virtue of supporting the government.
Speaking when President Hakainde Hichilema met with chiefs in Mansa yesterday, the council’s vice chairperson Chief Nsamba of Luapula Province who spoke on behalf of all chiefs stated that every chief is mandated to work with the government of the day as that is the only way development can be attained in their chiefdoms.
He said those complaining must understand that the government and chiefs are critical partners in the country’s economic development.
“We are assuring our Zambian people, we are not politicians, we work with the government of the people. We are just 280 in number. We are not able to change the government, it’s the 20 million people that change government. Those saying chiefs are being political as we work with government of the day, we will only tell you that, we, as chiefs, don’t work with any other team apart from government,” said chief Nsamba.
The traditional leader further encouraged President Hichilema to continue delivering development to all parts of the country.
He commended government for various developmental projects being done across the country.
“We are very much appreciative for the support that you have been giving us during our traditional ceremonies. We appreciate you as government for what you are doing. The free education that you have brought about has helped most of our members in the communities. The CDF which you have increased is top notch,” he stated.
He also urged President Hichilema to look into the plight of other projects in Mansa.
“In our province we have challenges too, we had Mansa factory, it was helping lives and it created employment for our youths. We have been looking forward to somebody who can revamp it back to the purpose it was created for.”
“We also ask you to create an electricity company in Luapula due to the abundance of water such as the Luapula river. It is a request that I’m putting up for you. We also want you to look at the Mansa, Chiengi road, please look into this road, it has been a problem for some time now,” requested the traditional leader.
By Catherine Pule
Kalemba, November 25, 2024
