President Edgar Lungu has called on Zambians to deter from acts of violence ahead of the August 12, 2021 general elections.
President Lungu indicated that security is a key component of peace in a country, hence the need to uphold peace before, during and after the elections regardless of the outcome.
The Head of State urged supporters of various political parties to learn from their leaders, asking them whether they have ever seen himself and the United Party for National Development (UPND) leader Hakainde Hichilema engaging in physical fighting at any point.
President Lungu stressed the need for people to abstain from engaging in acts of violence adding that it may cost the security of the country.