✅ POLITICAL SPEECH SUPPORTING HARRY KALABA’S POSITION
Fellow citizens, friends, and countrymen,
Today we stand not only as Zambians, but as Africans who believe that every life is sacred and every election must honour the will of the people. Our nation has earned respect across the continent for peaceful transitions, for dialogue, and for putting humanity above politics.
That is why our hearts are troubled.
When an election in our region is followed by intimidation, bloodshed or unanswered questions, Africa expects moral clarity — not silence. Zambia, a beacon of democracy, should be the first to speak for peace and the dignity of the people.
Yet instead of sending a message of concern, our government chose to attend a celebration, a ceremony, an inauguration, at a time when families in a neighbouring country are mourning.
This is not what Zambia stands for.
And that is why President Harry Kalaba has spoken.
Not to divide, not to insult, but to remind us of who we are:
✅ A nation that values human rights
✅ A people who reject political violence
✅ A country that must never become comfortable with bloodshed
President Kalaba has said clearly that diplomacy must never be more important than human life. We could have sent a representative, a delegation, a symbolic presence — and still expressed concern for those who suffered. That would have been balanced, respectful, and morally responsible.
Zambia’s leaders should stand with the people, not only with governments.
We cannot preach democracy at home and ignore suffering abroad. We cannot condemn violence during our elections but applaud those who gain power through force. Our children are watching, Africa is watching, and history is watching.
This is not about Tanzania.This is about the principles that define us as a nation.
President Kalaba reminds us that leadership is not measured by the number of invitations one receives from foreign capitals — leadership is measured by courage, by conscience, and by the willingness to speak truth even when it is uncomfortable.
Today we say:
✅ Zambia must remain a voice for peace
✅ Zambia must stand for free and fair elections
✅ Zambia must never celebrate power gained through bloodshed
Let the world know:
We are a peaceful nation, but we are not silent.
We are diplomatic, but we are not blind.We are friendly, but we will not betray our values.
If Africa is to change, it starts with leaders who refuse to keep quiet when human life is treated cheaply.
That is the leadership President Kalaba is calling for.That is the Zambia we believe in.
Thank you.God bless Zambia, and God bless the people of Africa.
Author: Mary ZambeziTitle / Position: International Relations Affairs