MINISTER of Information and Media Chushi Kasanda has labelled individuals such as Socialist Party leader Fred M'membe, Emmanuel Mwamba, Chilufya Tayali, and Raphael Nakachinda as charlatans.
Commenting on a documentary produced by a Zimbabwean journalist, dubbed ‘The Grand Scheme’, in which the four opposition leaders feature, Ms Kasanda said the four should not be allowed to disintegrate the cordial and good bilateral relations Zambia shares with Zimbabwe.
Ms Kasanda who is also Chief Government spokesperson said the appearance and views of Dr M’membe and others in the documentary gives credence to the glaring fact that they would not mind seeing Zambia destabilised in order to achieve their ambitions.
“It is saddening to see them literally discredit their own country and leader for the sake of international acclaim when in actual fact they are causing permanent and irrevocable damage to the reputation of our peaceful country. These are failed politicians who are trying to solicit foreign support with a sole aim of destabilizing a constitutionally elected Government in Zambia. They are clearly blinded by their hatred for President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND Government,” she said.
Ms Kasanda said it is also of great concern to Government that the group has extended its smear campaign to Dr Nevers Mumba who was merely doing his work on behalf of SADC.
She said the Zambian and Zimbabwean Governments are currently enjoying an affable relationship.
“For the record, the Zambian Government was invited for President Emmerson Mnangagwa's inauguration and we honoured the invitation through our Minister of Foreign Affairs. Hon. Stanley Kakubo, who was in attendance,” she said.
The minister implored Zambians to see through the group whom she said have no interest of the Zambian masses at heart.
She said their involvement in the documentary is utterly irresponsible and unacceptable, urging Zambians to question their patriotism and morality levels.
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