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With Zambia set to vote tomorrow and political parties ending their campaign trial today, Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance presidential candidate, Brian Mundubile, says national reconciliation will be the starting point of his administration, pledging to treat every citizen equally regardless of political affiliation or region.
Mundubile was speaking during a live programme on Hot FM on Wednesday, where he outlined his priorities ahead of tomorrow’s general election.
“The reconciliation starts with us and ends with us. We will look at everyone as a Zambian. Everyone will enjoy their full rights irrespective of where they come from,” Mundubile said.
Mundubile said Zambia needed to move beyond political and regional divisions and build a society where citizens could participate in national affairs without discrimination.
He said his administration would draw lessons from countries that had successfully pursued national reconciliation and ensure that Zambia’s regional diversity was reflected in the composition of Government.
According to Mundubile, qualified Zambians from all parts of the country would be given opportunities to serve in government and the security services, including the Army, Zambia Air Force, Zambia National Service, Police and Correctional Service.
He also said women and young people would have a greater role in policy formulation and decision-making.
Mundubile said reconciliation should extend beyond political leaders to communities, particularly after a campaign period marked by political tensions and divisions.
His running mate, Makebi Zulu, also identified reconciliation as a priority, saying the deaths recorded during the campaign period should remind Zambians of the need to address political divisions.
Zulu said the alliance viewed the election as a contest for the responsibility of governing the country rather than a fight against political opponents.
“We are competing for the responsibility of governing Zambia and we are not fighting enemies,” he said.
Mundubile said his approach would be based on equal treatment and respect for citizens regardless of how they voted.
He added that reconciliation would be among the first priorities of his administration if elected, alongside addressing the cost of living and youth unemployment.
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