HH not involved in PF wrangles – HAMASAKA
By Ruth Chayinda
State House has described insinuations that President HAKAINDE HICHILEMA is involved in the Patriotic Front leadership wrangles as mischievous.
State House Chief Communications Specialist, CLAYSON HAMASAKA says President HICHILEMA is not involved in the ongoing PF leadership wrangles which have been historic, especially following the expulsion of nine of their Members of Parliament.
Mr. HAMASAKA says it is not President HICHILEMA’s interest to interfere in how other political parties conduct their business.
He says President HICHILEMA has been clear on by elections and has repeatedly called on stakeholders to make recommendations on how such issues should be addressed to avoid them and save resources.
Mr. HAMASAKA notes that the PF exercised its legal and constitutional rights to expel their members from Parliament according to the provisions of their party constitution which was later taken to court.
He however says that the President’s hands on such issues are extremely tied despite his personal views against by-elections and there is no way he can interfere with the independent arms of government, such as Parliament and the Judiciary.
In a statement, Mr. HAMASAKA said so far, President HICHILEMA has demonstrated willingness and courage to push for reforms in legislation he is uncomfortable with, such as defamation of the President and abolishing the death penalty.
