turn out in large numbers to vote for in the forth by –election

THE Patriotic Front (PF) Southern Provincial Political secretary Brian
Hapunda has urged Livingstone residents to turn out in large numbers
to vote for in the forth by –election.
Mr Hapunda said that it is the responsibility of the        political
parties that are contesting in this election to encourage their
members to vote.
“We need to engage the media to so that we carry out our messages,” he said.
Mr Hapunda urged the people in Livingstone especially to remain calm
as the party continues to mobilize.
He said that the party will continue to engage with silent and media campaign.
He said that the PF party is on the ground disseminating information
on the need to vote.
“If the people do not vote in the forth coming election, they should
not blame anyone,” he said.
Mr Hapunda said that PF is a democratic and that the party will accept
the outcome of the elections.
He also urged the opposition to accept the elections results that will
be outcome.
He told the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to
engage all stakeholders before they make a decision to postpone the election.
“ECZ should not just make decisions without consulting the
stakeholders like the political parties,” he said.
Mr Hapunda expressed disappointment that the ECZ had indicated that it
would consider postponing the lection again.
“We are ready and geared for the by election and victory is on our
side,” Mr Hapunda said.
He urged the cadres to ensure that they are not provoked and engage in
silent campaigns.
He said that it was unfortunate that the opposition did not respect
the court and thus the reason they were commenting on issues that are
in court.
He urged the court to caution the opposition in Livingstone where it
was commenting on matters that in court.
“We are confident in the court process of the country,” he said.
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