HH should spell out measures to unify the nation – Governance expert

He said the country needs a message of unity from the Head of State because the implementation of the Government’s development agenda will require cooperation from citizens across political lines.

“The President should assure Zambians that he means well as the Republican President and that people should learn to accept and respect the outcome of elections as declared by the Electoral Commission of Zambia, because peace and unity are important for the country to move forward,” said Miyanda.

Meanwhile, he stated that the Grow Zambia Agenda can only succeed in an environment where citizens and political players work together, while leaders remain open to credible checks and balances.

The governance expert said political differences should not prevent citizens from holding leaders accountable, as constructive scrutiny was necessary to ensure transparency and responsible use of national resources.

“Grow Zambia can only be actualised by working together, ensuring that there is peace and unity of purpose, while citizens continue holding leaders accountable through credible checks and balances to ensure transparency in the manner national resources are being utilised,” he said.

Miyanda further indicated that President Hichilema’s message should ultimately reassure both supporters and opponents that Zambia’s development must come before political divisions, with peace remaining central to the country’s next phase.