PF BACKS ECL STANCE ON RALLIES
The Patriotic Front leadership has backed President Edgar Lungu’s call for the police and health authorities to enforce the ban on public rallies ahead of the August 12 general election.
PF Media Director Antonio Mwanza says no political player should be allowed to abrogate the ban in the name of canvassing for votes.
Mr. Mwanza says it is mischievous for some political commentators to claim that the President’s directive is meant to stop the opposition from campaigning.
He explains that the ban on huge gatherings has been in place since last year and that it affects all political parties, including the ruling party.
Mr. Mwanza adds that the PF has already taken the lead in the fight against the spread of COVID-19 by banning all its public campaign rallies.
He says there are many ways in which political parties can effectively engage voters apart from huge gatherings.
Mr. Mwanza says Zambia must learn from others, such as European countries who have banned all forms of huge gatherings such as public protests and rallies to stop the spread of COVID-19 and to promote public health.
The PF Media Director said this in a statement made available to ZNBC News in Lusaka today.