UPND Slams Catholic Bishop’s Pastoral Letter on Arrests
Written by Mafken FM Newsroom on 18 November 2024
By Anthony Chomba
The United Party for Nation Development (UPND) National Chairperson for Religious Affairs Reverend Doctor William Njombo has denied contents of the recently published Pastoral Letter by the Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops suggesting that the UPND government is unlawfully arresting and detaining members of the opposition.
Reverend Njombo says the church should have looked at individual cases and circumstances that have prompted the arrests of the said individuals.
Reverend Njombo has told Mafken News in Lusaka that if critically analysed, one will note that the individuals being arrested have indeed committed cases that samount to being prosecuted.
And Reverend Njombo has invited the Bishops to seek audience with government whenever they feel aggrieved by certain decision.
He added that government is not all war with the priest but is willing to dialogue with them on issues of national development.
