Tourism and Arts Minister Ronald Chitotela has called on the Church to continue praying and offering guidance to political leadership.

Speaking when members of the Bishops Council of Zambia visited him at his office, Mr. Chitotela said there is need for the Church to remain resolute in praying for leaders including the Presidency.

The Pambashe lawmaker said he has always found strength in the counsel of the Church hence the need for the Bishops to continue their good work.

And Bishops Council of Zambia representative Fred Chongole said the Church is there to strengthen leadership.

Reverend Chongole said the priestly is there to work with the Government of the day.

He said the Bishops are not there to influence the political setups in anyway but to ensure God’s will is seen in the country.

This is contained in a statement availed to ZNBC News by Ministry of Tourism and Arts public relations officer Sakabilo Kalembwe.