President Hakainde Hichilema (HH) this afternoon saluted the people of Nakonde district in Muchinga province, reports Asa Manda.
Addressing hundreds of Nakonde Residents at a rally, Hichilema told them that their vote for him has brought about free education.
“Thank you, people of Nakonde for allowing us to serve you,” Hichilema said. “You braved it all in 2021 to usher us into office. Your vote is what has brought about free education, increased CDF, meal allowances, and bursaries for our university students.”
President Hichilema promised to do more with the debt restructuring having been concluded.
“With debt restructuring deal behind us now, we are determined to deliver development throughout the country,” he sad.
President Hichilema who was in the province to grace the Kenneth Kaunda Day that also marked the 100 years of the late president’s death has asked for wisdom from God to deliver on his promises.
“Dear Lord, give us wisdom and strength to deliver even more for our people,” President Hichilema who later flew back to the capital said.
But his opponents have accused President Hichilema of being a dictator who has stopped them from having public rallies.
Since his ascendence to the presidency, the police have not allowed any public rally outside the by-elections.
Socialist Party president Fred M’membe says the huge crowds that are being gathered during Hichilema’s rallies are deceiving him.
Dr. M’membe says the writing was on the wall that Hichilema aleya no matter what come 2026. He says whatever is being done is a little late as it will not save him.
Zambian Eye, 29th April 2024.