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Chief Dismisses Allegations Celestine Mukandila Not Zambian
CHIEF DISMISSES ALLEGATIONS MUKANDILA NOT ZAMBIAN Chief Sokontwe of the Ushi-speaking people in Milenge District, Luapula Province, has dismissed allegations that lawyer Celestine Mukandila is not Zambian. He stated the opposition politician was born in his chiefdom on 20th February 1990. The Traditional Leader said…
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CHIEF DISMISSES ALLEGATIONS MUKANDILA NOT ZAMBIAN
Chief Sokontwe of the Ushi-speaking people in Milenge District, Luapula Province, has dismissed allegations that lawyer Celestine Mukandila is not Zambian.
He stated the opposition politician was born in his chiefdom on 20th February 1990.
The Traditional Leader said Mukandila only travelled to Congo because of his parents’ work.
He added that his mother belongs to the abena mfula (rain clan) from Chief Mununga in Nchelenge District.
The Ushi Chief further clarified that Mukandila and his family later returned from Congo.
Immigration authorities are investigating claims that Mukandila is accused of obtaining Zambian documents improperly.
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