‘Deal with domestic issues,’ group urges Hichilema not to be carried away by praises

The Operation Young Vote (OYV) says President Hakainde Hichilema should not be complacent about the achievements and accolades being received locally and internationally.

President Hichilema had been described by the African Union Commission Chairperson, Moussa Faki Mahamat, as a selfless leader committed to uplifting the standards of Zambia.

But OYV Executive Director, Guess Nyirenda, said President Hichlema and the United Party for National Development (UPND ) should not to be complacent in attending to challenges, especially domestic ones because of the praises and accolades showered on Zambia’s President.

“Instead the President and his government must ensure that they deliver in all areas where they have lacked, dragged their feet and have somewhat dismal performance,” Nyirenda said in a statement on Thursday.

He said the government should work on dealing with the high cost of living by ensuring that the mines were up and running and while embarking on constitutional and legal reforms.

“There is procrastination and/or failure to enact the Access to Information, repeal and replace the Public Order and the NGO Acts among many issues Zambians are yearning to see done in the first term of the UPND,” Nyirenda said.

However, he said OYV welcomes the praises heaped on President Hichilema by the continental body.

“As OYV, we, not only pay tribute, but appreciate the description and acknowledgement of President Hichilema type of leadership, capabilities and credentials by such leaders of renowned stature on the continent and globally,” Nyirenda said.

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