Dundumwezi recognise Lungu as President

By Ann Zulu

THE people of Dundumwezi have now moved on and accepted President Edgar Lungu as Republican President, Chamuka ward Councillor Patricia Simbeleko of Dundumwezi Constituency has said.

Ms. Simbeleko said the elections were over and people in the area had put behind their grievances and were eager to work with the government of the day.

“The elections are over; the people of Dundumwezi have now accepted the outcome of the elections and are ready to work with President Lungu and his government. They have realised and respect the fact that there is only one Republican President, Edgar Lungu who was elected by the majority of Zambians,” Ms Simbeleko said.

And Ms. Simbeleko has encouraged President Lungu to go ahead with his plans to visit the area.

The President publicly announced during his inauguration on September 13, 2016 that he would soon visit Dundumwezi.

In an interview with this reporter, Ms. Simbeleko said President Lungu was a President for all Zambians and was free to visit any part of the country.

She stated that since the announcement of his intentions to visit the area, the residents had been ready and were patiently waiting for him.

“President Lungu is a President for all Zambians and if he wants to visit Dundumwezi, he’s most welcome. Nobody can stop him.  People here are also Zambians and they regard the President as their leader, so why shouldn’t he visit? He’s free to visit any time and, in fact, the residents will be happy to see him,” she said.

She added that the people of Dundumwezi were looking forward to the President’s visit, as it would be an opportunity for them to present the challenges they had been facing.

Ms. Simbeleko pointed out poor road network, lack of enough health and education facilities among others as some of the challenges that the area had continued to face.

“The people are looking forward to meeting the President and they can’t wait. As you are aware Dundumwezi is facing a lot of challenges and the President’s visit will create an opportunity for the residents to present their challenges directly to the Head of State.