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The Socialist Party (SP) youth wing has endorsed calls for President Hakainde Hichilema to publicly declare his assets, emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability.
Speaking at a media briefing in Lusaka on Monday, SP National Youth Spokesperson, Stanley Muba’sa, highlighted growing public interest in the President’s wealth, arguing that asset disclosure was a cornerstone of good governance, which the current administration has frequently championed.
Muba’sa criticised President Hichilema for refusing to declare his assets publicly, citing the absence of a legal requirement.
He urged the President to take this step as a measure of commitment to fighting corruption.
“If President Hichilema has nothing to hide, he should declare his assets publicly,” Muba’sa stated, adding that even U.S. Ambassador to Zambia Michael Gonzales had encouraged the President to do so, yet no action had been taken.
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Muba’sa further alleged that the UPND government’s reputation had been tarnished by corruption scandals since coming into power.
He pointed to the unresolved sugilite scandal in Luapula Province, where, despite the dismissal of the then-provincial Minister, no significant legal action had been followed.
“This inaction, particularly regarding the involvement of some police officers and UPND members in the scandal, reflects a lack of political will to combat graft under the current administration,” Muba’sa said.
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