Zambia needs truce, reconciliation healing – Kalaba

…as he appeals to President Hakainde Hichilema to consider an inquiry into the fairness and credibility of the August 13 general elections that can lead to a possible truce and reconciliation, as he fears tribal differences are now deeply entrenched By BARNABAS ZULU PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema should consider establishing a commission of inquiry to examine the August 13, 2026 general elections that would lead to truce and reconciliation that would provide a pathway towards healing, Harry Kalaba has said. Mr Kalaba, the president of the Citizens First (CF) says he is deeply concerned that the country is increasingly getting polarised and needed deliberate efforts to address divisions and restore national unity. He said tribal differences had become deeply entrenched, warning that the country risked remaining divided if the underlying issues were not addressed. “Zambia needs healing, truth and reconciliation. We cannot continue as a country divided along tribal lines because that is not the foundation upon which our nation was built,” Mr Kalaba said. He said a commission of inquiry would provide an opportunity for those affected by the electoral process to present their experiences and have concerns addressed. He said the process should be guided by truth, fairness and transparency rather than political interests. Mr Kalaba said reconciliation could not be achieved by ignoring the grievances of citizens but by confronting the issues that had contributed to the country’s political divisions. “President Hichilema must take the initiative and provide leadership in bringing the country together. We need to create an environment where people can speak freely, where the truth is established and where justice is pursued,” he said. Mr Kalaba said national unity should take precedence over political differences, adding that Zambia belonged to all citizens regardless of their political or tribal affiliations. He said the proposed commission should also recommend measures to prevent similar divisions during future elections. Mr Kalaba said the country needed to move forward as one nation, stressing that lasting peace could only be achieved through genuine dialogue, accountability and reconciliation. Ends.

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