The Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) has accused the police of deliberately abusing the public order act.
Saccord acting executive director Boniface Cheembe notes that the police are disregarding the rights of opposition politicians with impunity as though the country’s constitution had been suspended.
He cited the recent arrests of MMD president Dr. Nevers Mumba together with four elected MPs which he said had brought sad memories of the brutal days of the UNIP rule.
Mr cheembe further called for an immediate review of the Public Order Act and urged the police to administer the Act professionally saying that it should be in line with Supreme Court interpretations.
“As a country, we cannot afford to be perceived as a place where police and authorities disregard the rights of the people living in Zambia. It is our hope that the PF government will work with all relevant stakeholders to ensure that the basic fundamental rights of the people of Zambia irrespective of political affiliations are promoted, protected and upheld. This appeal to the government is in line with the constitution of the land which all Zambians abide by” he said
The saccord acting chief has since urged the pf government to help the police do the right things when it comes to our people enjoying fundamental rights and freedoms which our constitution guarantees.
