CHINGOLA - The Zambia Police on the Copperbelt have dismissed allegations that they prevented Citizens First (CF) president Harry Kalaba from conducting his final campaign activities in Chingola ahead of the August 13 General Election.
Copperbelt Police Commissioner Rae Hamoonga described claims circulating on social media that police blocked Mr. Kalaba's campaign as false and misleading.
Mr. Hamoonga said Mr. Kalaba and his campaign team were allowed to carry out their scheduled activities without interference.
He explained that police only advised the Citizens First leader's team to adhere to its officially notified campaign programme after it allegedly attempted to introduce an unscheduled route and additional stopovers that had not been communicated to law enforcement authorities.
According to Mr. Hamoonga, the guidance was intended to facilitate effective security deployment, traffic management and public safety, stressing that police did not stop or terminate the campaign.
He reiterated that the Zambia Police Service remains professional, impartial and committed to providing equal security to all political parties and independent candidates participating in the electoral process.
Source: Phoenix News | By: Justina Matandiko