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Government has warned that it would not condone the behaviour of supporting homosexuality and that anyone who decides to go against the law will be sanctioned.
This is according to Chief government Spokesperson, Chushi Kasanda.
Kasanda said government found as irresponsible the behaviour by a group of people that at the weekend who marched at Lusaka’s showgrounds, chanting and carrying placards in support of homosexuality.
“As government, we do not condone this behaviour and anyone who decides to go against the law will not go unpunished.
“I further wish to stress that homosexuality is prohibited in Zambia as provided in Sections 155 and 157 of the Penal Code, Chapter 87 of the Laws of Zambia,” she said in a statement on Monday.
On Saturday, a foundation called Sistah Sistah Foundation Zambia undertook a march past within Lusaka District to raise awareness against women and girls sexual and Gender Based Violence.
The group, however, took advantage of the permit and decided to use the platform to champion homosexuality.
Commenting on this, Kasanda said government was concerned that the group decided to use the permit that was given in good faith by Police to raise awareness against women and girls sexual and Gender Based Violence, but used it to champion an illegal and criminal cause.
She said police have since instituted investigations in the matter to bring the culprits to book.
“Further, government wishes to remind the public that as a Christian nation, they have a duty to uphold the Christian values of morality, decency and human dignity in the manner they conduct themselves.
“As such, citizens are advised to desist, at all times, any conduct or behaviour, that is inimical to our Christian values. Government reiterates its commitment to promoting and upholding national values and principles as enshrined in the Republican Constitution,” Kasanda said.
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