Hakainde Hichilema (UPND) has conceded defeat in the presidential elections but insists that the elections have been manipulated and stolen from him. He has urged his supporters to remain calm and focus on 2016. Speaking at a press briefing held at Radisson Blu Hotel this morning, HH says he wont contest the elections results ECZ is about to announce shortly. He instead said his energies will be diverted to the 2016 election campaign. (Source : The Post) Three immediate observations : First, these have actually been the most exciting elections that Zambia has ever held. HH is to be commended for being part of that story and for immediately looking forward rather than to the courts. Secondly, all observers have said this has been the best election Zambia has ever held. Diplomats have spoken of how proud Zambia should be at how the elections were conducted. Finally, following on from the second point, it is unfortunate HH has called the entire election a sham. That undermines the democratic process. It does not strengthen it. Dont throw the baby with the bath water. It is poor leadership.
Posted on: Sat, 24 Jan 2015 10:51:08 +0000
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