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Let Guy Scott Continue Acting –ZCTU
The Zambia Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has called on the Patriotic Front (PF) and other political parties to allow acting President Guy Scott lead the country during the transition period.
ZCTU secretary-general Roy Mwaba said this is in order for the nation to have a smooth presidential election.
“We demand a transition period which is devoid of violence, instability, intolerance and character assassination because these elements have the potential to divide the country and disrupt the peace currently being enjoyed by people,” he said.
Mr Mwaba was speaking during a press briefing at ZCTU headquarters in Lusaka yesterday.
He said ZCTU is looking forward for a smooth transition through the presidential elections to be held January 20 next year to replace late President Sata.
Meanwhile, ZCTU says it will remain non-partisan to ensure unity in the institution and allow workers to vote for a candidate of their choice.
“The workers will be encouraged to vote for a candidate who is pro-worker and is able to honour their manifesto,” Mr Mwaba said.
He also called on PF to stop the in-fighting which is threatening the existence of the party and respect their party constitution and structures.
Mr Mwaba also called on the media to give all political parties equal coverage to level the playing field.
And ZCTU has thanked security wings, political parties and the people of Zambia for the peace and tranquillity during the period of national mourning and burial of President Sata.
Mr Mwaba also said that once the country elects a new president in January next year, people will expect the head of State to immediately begin working on a new Constitution to be enacted before the 2016 general elections.
Mr Mwaba also said the ZCTU will petition Dr. Scott through cabinet office to lift the wage freeze.
Posted by Kunda (online)
on November 19, 2014. Filed under LATEST NEWS.
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Sikiza
November 19, 2014 at 10:29 am
I thought he has been given the instrument of power to handle for 9
days only
MOM
November 19, 2014 at 11:44 am
The idea is ok but scott will destroy PF. let’s go for ELungu
Trixy
November 19, 2014 at 11:56 am
How?
Judge Joe Bidden
November 19, 2014 at 1:31 pm
Trixy, just never mind some people you wonder if at all they know what they talk about. Lets go for Lungu… like you just point a finger and there he goes to state house.
man mule
November 19, 2014 at 11:56 am
hikaomba whatever your name is u should behave your self otherwise you will cry idiot
M. AKATAAMA
November 19, 2014 at 12:12 pm
ISN’T SCOTT LEADING THE COUNTRY DURING THIS TRSINSITION PERIOD?
Judge Joe Bidden
November 19, 2014 at 1:36 pm
I noticed that too, I think that Trade Union spokesman just confused the interim leadership and transition to next general elections. Maybe he thinks this elections are for the interim presidency. But then why rush to the media when you are clueless.
killian
November 19, 2014 at 1:26 pm
Sometimes i wonder what people think. Is Zambia PF? or any political party for that matter. It is not right to think the fight in PF is Zambian. The fact is few individuals in PF are being selfish. Believe you me, God will choose a leader for Zambia and when he does,it will be the end of some of these greedy politicians.
mwela
November 19, 2014 at 1:36 pm
listen to this idiot what does the constitution say when a sitting president dies just continue misrepresent the workers
Wendy
November 19, 2014 at 2:45 pm
I and my house hold we go for an economist HH and not drunken lawyer ed.
Uncle T
November 19, 2014 at 4:15 pm
Lungu remains the best still.
Aloysious kofya
November 19, 2014 at 4:41 pm
Please! Please! Zambians go for quality leadership. Some one who can work like Ba Sata. A man who could answer any question asked.
Zick
November 20, 2014 at 7:19 am
The fighting in PF is normal because the party has a vacancy but the fighting in MMD is not normal because the MMD party has no presidential vacancy. I will support the PF elected president especially if they use the general conference.
MUTETO.
November 20, 2014 at 4:18 pm
I think those who vote are likely to vote for another Idiot like Chiluba who drove this country to his own desires. Am not a crook and I hate those who vote for crooked candidates who end in making the lives of the poor miserable. No drunken president must be allowed to enter the state house.If so then you will find out that cadres are the ones who are going to benefit more than those who are sweating day and night.