President Michael Sata has warned Chief Jumbe of the Kunda people of Mambwe district in Muchinga province that he risks facing the same fate as Henry Sosala who had his chieftaincy revoked as Chief Mwamba of the Bemba speaking people. Speaking when he officially opened the house of Chiefs sittings in Lusaka this morning,President Sata told Chief Jumbe in the presence of other Chiefs to stop speaking ill of him if he wants to continue being a Chief. Mr. Sata told Chief Jumbe to learn from Henry Sosala who had his recognition as Senior Chief Mwamba of the Bemba speaking people revoked. He says Chief Jumbe should learn to respect him as president as he was duly elected by the people of Zambia. President Sata further told Chief Jumbe to learn to respect authorities if he wants to continue being a chief. Meanwhile President Sata has urged traditional leaders in the country to help sort out the land wrangles that are being experienced in the country. Mr. Sata says he is concerned with the continued loss of lives due to land wrangles which needs to be addressed soon. The Head of State says government recognizes the role tradition leaders play in bringing harmony in their respective communities thus the need for them to bring to an end the problems surrounding land. Mr. Sata says his government will continue to work closely with the chiefs in ensuring that there is transparency and accountability in the issuance of land. He has since appealed to all the chiefs in the country to take it upon themselves and see to it that they bring peace in their chiefdoms. LT
Posted on: Mon, 22 Jul 2013 14:55:11 +0000
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