HARRY KALABA ON PRESIDENT HAKAINDE HICHILEMA

 It is both troubling and unacceptable that at a time when our nation is confronted with urgent and pressing challenges, the President has chosen to prioritize campaign tours over governance. Leadership is not about optics or movement - it is about responsibility, especially in moments of national strain.


Today, citizens are grappling with a looming fuel crisis that threatens livelihoods, disrupts businesses, and undermines economic stability. Queues are growing, supply is uncertain, and anxiety is rising. Yet, instead of addressing this crisis head-on and providing clear, transparent answers, the President is expending national resources flying across the country in early campaign mode. Zambians deserve an explanation: what concrete measures are being taken to avert or resolve this fuel shortage?


Equally concerning is the continued deterioration of our telecommunications network. In an era where communication is the backbone of democracy and commerce, the current state of connectivity is not just inconvenient. It is dangerous. If left unaddressed, it poses a real threat to the integrity and transparency of the upcoming electoral process, particularly in the transmission of results.


We therefore call upon the opposition and all democratic stakeholders to urgently begin developing an independent and resilient communication backbone. This is not an act of defiance, but one of necessity, to safeguard the voice of the people against any systemic failures or deliberate constraints that may arise.


The contradiction in the government’s messaging cannot be ignored. We are told the country is operating in the “champions league” and is open for business. But how does a nation conduct serious business amid fuel shortages, escalating energy costs, and a fragile communications infrastructure? These are not the hallmarks of a thriving economy—they are warning signs of deeper governance failures.


The people deserve honesty. They deserve leadership that confronts problems, not campaigns around them.


As we approach the polls, citizens must take time to reflect deeply. This is not just about choosing leaders - it is about choosing the future direction of our country. Zambia deserves better, and that change begins with demanding accountability today and making a resolve to reject and retire liars.


Harry KALABA 

President 

Citizens First


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