BY CHARLES TEMBO
Suspended National Democratic Congress Party Leader Chishimba Kambwili has tendered in his apology to President Edgar Lungu for the wrongs he has done.
Mr Kambwili has asked the President to forgive him as he his human and bound to error.
He has also asked for forgiveness from Lusaka Businessman Valden Findley for saying that he was a drug dealer.
Speaking at a press briefing at his residence in Luanshya, Mr Kambwili said it is only right that a new page of brotherly love and genuine reconciliation is done.
“I am a Christian like many of the Zambia’s who believe in truthful reconciliation and forgiveness. During my self imposed “political hibernation”, I have reflected on a number of issues that I thought I should address today. Among them, I could have stepped on many people’s toes unknowingly and injure them. I unreservedly apologize. I also wish to specifically single out one press briefing I held where I questioned the association of our Head of State Edgar Lungu and Mr Valden Findley,” he said.
He said he has realized his mistakes and asks to be forgiven.
“I shall also be quick to mention that at no time did u verify the information was given regarding Mr. Valden Findley who I also unreservedly apologize to. In October 2020, I tendered an apology to the Head of State. I think it is my duty to once more clear this matter which in my view has created a lot of tension amongst us the involved persons. It is only right that we flip a new page as a sign of brotherly love and genuine reconciliation,” said Mr. Kambwili.
Mr Kambwili has asked for forgiveness from President Lungu’s family and that or Findley.
“My prayer is that President Lungu and Mr Findley find it in their heart to forgive me. I am however reminded by Zambian singer Ephraim’s song, “Ndi muntufye, limolimo ndanaka,” and that to error is human but to forgive is divine! I tender this my apology without the membership and the nation at large that at an appropriate time they will be told NDC’s next political direction,” he said.
