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THE BAROTSELAND Agreement Of 1964 Won’t Be Looked Into
THE Commission of Inquiry appointed to look at the cases of the January 14th riots in Mongu in which 2 people died has clarified that it has no mandate to talk about the Barotseland Agreement of 1964.
Commission Chairperson Roger Chongwe noted that although the riotous behavior was as a result of the abrogation of the Agreement by parliament,the commission was only appointed to ascertain cases of the fracas.
He pointed out that the Barotseland Agreement of 1964 is a valid document hence the commission will not restrict people from submitting on the matter provided that they feel it was related to the case of the riots.
Mr. Chongwe was speaking in Mongu during his opening remarks of the first submitting setting of the commission.
He said the commission will receive and respect all the evidence that brought about the anger and frustrations in the people in Mongu.
Mr. Chongwe has since appealed to all the people that wish to submit their reports not to feel intimidated by anyone as they are protected by the law.
And Mr. Chongwe has appealed to Western Region Police office to submit its report on the cause of the fracas.
He said the Police should submit its report at 14:30hours today Friday 10/28.
President Michael Sata on 6th October, 2011, appointed a commission of inquiry into the Barotseland Agreement and the commission has began its submitting processes in Mongu.
Posted by Editor
on October 28, 2011. Filed under LATEST NEWS.
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MONK SQ GRADUATE (RUIN POLICE)
October 28, 2011 at 8:55 am
The sooner this matter is closed the better. We need to move on as a country.
Mind You
October 28, 2011 at 8:57 am
What is significant is for the nation to know how many people were killed – during the fracas; those still ‘missing’ after being picked by police; the maimed and crippled; those who died while in or after release from prison. Solomon Jere and Munkondo Lungu will account for all deaths recorded. Then RB should answer charges.
Daniel
October 28, 2011 at 8:57 am
Rupia Banda’s administration will remain haunted by the spirits of the persons that died on 14th January and afterwards as a result of the MMD action on innocent souls. We have already seen how things have turned against MMD by loosing the recently held general elections in the country.
Floti
October 28, 2011 at 9:00 am
Ba Tumfweko Yo Title Is Misleading…..!!! Seriously mwandini….!!
Mulopower
October 28, 2011 at 9:31 am
Dont b stupd ba tumfweko this is bout the riot
syd
October 28, 2011 at 9:36 am
Dont take side,we need to have proper and correct result about the fracas
spin
October 28, 2011 at 9:45 am
u promised 2 recognise the agreement wen campaignin so fulfil yo promises or the matyrs will av died 4 nuttin u hypocrites stop the blame game thats backward thinking u pharisez.
MM
October 28, 2011 at 10:18 am
But why this title????
Florence Wachimonahu Dehi
October 28, 2011 at 10:29 am
Goodness! This title is outrageous to say the least! Who said an enquiry is there to resolve issues there and then? It’s there to establish facts and pass on to the relevant bodies for goodness sake. Whoever wrote this article including the editor need basic education which they don’t seem to have. Oh nooo …
christal
October 28, 2011 at 11:11 am
******. what do u expect when u riot? this time if they do the same there will be more deaths.
citizen
October 28, 2011 at 11:22 am
YAH YAH YAH
Bunny
October 28, 2011 at 1:20 pm
One Zambia, One Nation….
Wezzy
October 28, 2011 at 2:00 pm
How can one fail to relate the title to the story sure? or find the right tile of the story? ubukopo
morgan
October 28, 2011 at 3:22 pm
Tumfweko yes change the headline very misleading indeed.