By Mwila Nsofu
State House has acknowledged receipt of a letter addressed to President Hakainde Hichilema, delivered yesterday at the gate by a consortium of opposition leaders.
In a statement to ZNBC News, Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka commended the peaceful conduct of the procession, noting that such restraint is welcome in a democracy that values responsible civic participation.
However, Mr. Hamasaka described the decision to leave an important national communication at the gate as a “curious choice,” given the President’s well-known openness to engagement. He emphasized that President Hichilema considers State House to be the people’s house, accessible to all who seek genuine and constructive dialogue.
Quoting Pope Leo XIV, Mr. Hamasaka said disagreements are best resolved through fraternal encounter, dialogue, and cooperation. He stressed that national matters demand structured, good-faith discussions rather than gestures that prioritize spectacle over substance.
He added that had prior arrangements been made, State House would have facilitated a direct conversation, which would have been more effective than depositing a document at the entrance.
On issues such as energy, debt restructuring, mining, and agriculture, Mr. Hamasaka said State House expects practical alternatives and solutions, not symbolic acts.
