Lungu to set up commission of inquiry on post-election violence

September 13, 2016 | Filed under: Breaking News,Politics | Posted by: News Desk

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Newly inaugurated President Edgar Lungu has announced the appointment of a commission of inquiry to probe the incidences of violence that characterized the post-election period.

And Lungu has assured the nation that the trust the people have shown in him by giving him a new five-year mandate is not misplaced.

Speaking after his inauguration as 6th Republican President, Lungu also directed all senior government officials to own an agro venture on small scare

“In order to sustain our countries industrialization, we must continue to support the energy, water development and science & technology. ” he said as the crowds cheered.

“The slogan “sonta apo wabomba, nga tawasonte sela tubombeko” is more than just a political slogan but a cultural phenomenon that will inspire hard work amongst our people.”

Lungu also said the isolated incidents of violence during the elections is so shameful and must be probed.

Meanwhile, there was a near riot outside Heroes Stadium, the venue for the Inauguration ceremony of President Edgar Lungu and Vice President Inonge Wina. This was after a group of cadres tried to force their way into the stadium after police and other security wings closed the gates.

The stadium, which was full by 9:30am could not accommodate more people, forcing security personnel manning the gates to close them, an action that was met with serious resistance from the cadres.

Soon there was a near riot as cadres forced their way though the closed gate. The battalion of police which was visibly out numbered opted to resort to tear gas cannisters as most people kept on advancing towards the gate.