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What has led to our key public institutions being closed and declared crime scenes without any explanation to the people?- Given Katuta
PRESS STATEMENT FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: 24th August 2026 Issued by: Rev. Dr. Given Katuta Mwelwe DEMAND FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ON THE DECLARATION OF KEY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AS CRIME SCENES Fellow Citizens, According to the yellow “CRIME SCENE” tapes surrounding them, the High Court and…
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PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: 24th August 2026
Issued by: Rev. Dr. Given Katuta Mwelwe
DEMAND FOR GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY ON THE DECLARATION OF KEY PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS AS CRIME SCENES
Fellow Citizens,
According to the yellow “CRIME SCENE” tapes surrounding them, the High Court and the Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security Headquarters have now been declared crime scenes.
Since 1991, Zambia has enjoyed its democracy. For 35 years we have held our leaders accountable for decisions that affect citizens. Our public institutions belong to the people of Zambia.
We therefore demand that the Government urgently informs the nation:
What has led to our key public institutions being closed and declared crime scenes without any explanation to the people?
The people have a right to know why access has been denied, what is being investigated, and for how long these critical services will be disrupted.
In the meantime, we call upon all Zambians to remain calm and peaceful as we await answers from those in authority.
Zambia deserves transparency, not silence.
Justice must not only be done, it must be seen to be done.
One Zambia. One Nation. One People.
Rev. Dr. Given Katuta Mwelwa
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