CONFUSION ERUPTED THIS AFTERNOON WHENpolice decided to fire teargas canisters at a peaceful UPND youth Rally in Lusaka’s Matero Constituency.
The move angered the UPND youths who wondered why the same police officers who were earlier keeping peace at the rally could disappear only to return with teargas canisters.
Chairperson for party mobilization Gilbert Liswaniso urged youths to be focused and not be detracted by police brutality.
And United Democratic Front-UDF leader Miles Sampa says the people of Matero are ready to vote for the UPND and party President Hakainde Hichilema in the August 11 elections.
Speaking at the same rally, Mr Hichilema promised to empower the youth with employment skills and businesses once elected as President.
He has thanked the youth for the support they have been giving the UPNDand has also advised them to ignore politicians promoting tribalism in the country.
Other who attended the Rally include Party Vice President for Politics Dr. Canicious Banda, Kafue MP and former Lusaka Province Minister Obvious Mwaliteta, among others.