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Government has said that the resolutions of the Barotse National
Council for Western Province to secede from Zambia are irresponsible and
unacceptable.
Vice President Guy Scott who presented a ministerial statement on the
matter in parliament today said Government will not abdicate its
responsibility as custodian of the interest of the Zambian people.
Dr Scott said that secession is a serious issue which should not be
connected to the Barotseland agreement or failure to restore the
agreement.
He said that the resolutions of from the seven districts in western
province for secession were a stage managed and orchestrated affair with
no proof of adequate consultation.
He added that government insists that the resolutions by the BNC to
breakaway from the rest of Zambia would have to be considered by all the
people of Zambia through a process that involves elaborate and credible
consultation.
The Vice President said the resolutions of the BNC have severe consequences and ramifications if not correctly managed.
Dr Scott has further stated that government will rise to the challenge of protecting the lives of people and property.
He has since appealed for calm in the country and continued dialogue with the Barotse Royal Establishment.
And Dr Scott said government is ready to engage with any serious and well intentioned party on the Barotseland issue.
He pointed out that the fact that the Barotse National Council was
allowed to peacefully take place for two days is evidence of the PF
Government’s attitude towards freedom of speech, freedom expression and
freedom of expression.Source Q-FM