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President Hakainde Hichilema says Zambians have the moral duty to promote one man and woman marriages in line with Christian values.
President Hichilema said contrary to social media innuendo, he only has one woman and that he was happily married.
He called on the church to promote marriages that were rooted in Christian values.
“Marriage should be between a man and a woman, in line with our Christian values and principles, which define us as the people of Zambia,” he said.
President Hichilema also urged the church to take the lead in preaching against laziness, which he said breeds corruption and the theft of public funds.
Speaking in Kitwe on Friday during the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance, and Reconciliation, Hichilema stressed the importance of the church’s role in upholding moral values that safeguard public resources.
Addressing a large gathering at Nkana Stadium, Hichilema said: “The Church should not be at loggerheads with the government because they are partners in development.”
He added that the church must continue inculcating moral values that would help protect public coffers from mismanagement.
The event, which drew a cross-section of society, was characterized by songs and dances.
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In his speech, Hichilema also touched on the importance of peace and unity, noting that they were critical in overcoming national challenges.
“Peace and unity are essential for the country to move forward,” he said.
The President stated the need for the church and the government to work together in promoting hard work and reducing the tendency toward laziness among the citizenry.
As part of his contribution, President Hichilema donated 60 cows and two bulls to the church.
“This is seed capital that will help the church run its programmes,” he announced, explaining that the gift was intended to alleviate the financial burden of organizing future events.
In addition to the President’s remarks, former Vice President Nevers Mumba addressed the crowd, highlighting Zambia’s Christian identity.
Mumba noted that Zambia was now 97 percent Christian, a milestone he said should not be taken for granted.
“We must cherish and uphold this achievement,” Mumba remarked.
The presiding bishop of Life Gospel Church International also spoke during the event, expressing concern over Zambia’s current economic position.
He questioned why the country, which in the early 1960s used to provide aid to other nations, was now lagging behind.
The bishop suggested that each new president should be consecrated through prayer to cleanse them of the sins committed by their predecessors.
President Hichilema reaffirmed Zambia’s status as a Christian nation.
He further explained that by upholding Christian values, the country would foster a citizenry that rejected corruption and other vices.
He also stated that reconciliation should be an ongoing effort, not limited to the Day of Prayer and Fasting.
“Reconciliation should not start and end with today’s event; it must be a continuous process,” Hichilema stated.
This year’s theme for the event was “Building Resilience, Unity, and Hard Work through Prayer: Our Heritage, Our Future,” inspired by 2 Chronicles 7:14, Psalm 133:1, and Isaiah 40:1.
Copperbelt Minister, Elisha Matambo, thanked the President for his contributions to various sectors of the economy, noting that many achievements had been realized through divine intervention.
“Most of the milestones we have achieved are because of the power of God,” Matambo said.
Several government officials were present at the event, including Education Minister, Douglas Syakalima,and Labour Minister, Brenda Tambatamba, along with other dignitaries.
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