23/11/2024
Former President Edgar Lungu has made several promises to Zambians, contingent upon his re-election in 2026. These promises include:
1. Reducing Commodity Prices: Lungu vows to revert commodity prices to their original costs, similar to the prices before the UPND took office.
2. Increasing Civil Servant Salaries: He promises to raise civil servants' salaries by K2,000.
3. Eliminating Cadre Harassment: Lungu assures that cadres will no longer be allowed to harass citizens and will be arrested if caught doing so.
4. Direct Citizen Engagement: He plans to engage directly with citizens daily to hear their views and concerns.
5. Respecting Former President Hichilema: Lungu promises not to harass former President Hakainde Hichilema or his family members.
6. Ensuring Justice and Accountability: He guarantees that no one will be arrested without a thorough investigation and that the police and courts will operate independently without interference.
7. Fight Against Corruption: Lungu pledges to wage a fierce battle against corruption, targeting both the former government and the current administration, to ensure accountability and transparency.
8. Separation of Powers: He promises to uphold the principles of separation of powers, ensuring that the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government operate independently and efficiently.
9. Electrification and Road Development: Lungu vows to prioritize electrification and road development projects, aiming to ensure that Zambia becomes a food basket again and improves its infrastructure.
10. Ending Load Shedding: He promises to invest in the energy sector to end the persistent load shedding, ensuring a stable and reliable power supply for citizens and businesses.
11. Food Security: He promises to implement policies and programs aimed at making Zambia a food basket again, ensuring that the country becomes self-sufficient in food production and becomes a major food exporter.
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Edgar Chagwa Lungu
Tonse Alliance Zambia EEP President Chilufya Tayali Harry Kalaba Hon. Bowman Chilosha Lusambo Zambia Daily Mail Hon Binwell Mpundu NKANA MP Hon. Emmanuel Jay Banda Hon. Munir Zulu MP HON Princess Kasune Hon.Changala Mwaume Hon. Elvis Nkandu, MP
