FEDERALISM WILL HELP ADDRESS THE BAROTSELAND AGREEMENT IMPASSE – KALABA
… says the federal system would provide a practical and peaceful framework for resolving the Barotseland agreement matter.
MONGU – Citizens First (CF) President Harry Kalaba has Harry Kalaba says if elected President, his administration would prioritize equitable development in Barotseland and ensure that communities benefit from improved public services and economic opportunities.
Addressing the longstanding issue of the Barotseland Agreement of 1964, Mr. Kalaba assured the Kuta and King Lubosi Imwiko II and the people of western province that Citizens First believes the matter can be resolved through the introduction of a federal system of governance.
He said that federalism offers the best opportunity to address the historical concerns surrounding the agreement while preserving Zambia’s unity and territorial integrity.
Mr. Kalaba reiterated that the Barotseland Agreement of 1964 remains a historical document with significant importance to the people of the region. He maintained that a federal system would provide a practical and peaceful framework for resolving the matter.
Mr. Kalaba also criticized the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), accusing the government of failing to fulfill its campaign promises to the people of Barotseland.
Busy promoting confusion for the sake of political gain.
Federalism will eventually result in agitation for secession, naimwe ba Kalaba. We will end up having 10 small tribal countries from breakup Zambia. Where did you find us Africans being united like USA or EU for the common good. Our DNA is driven by Tribalism and Greediness, simple but painful Truths.
Federalism is a wrong path. It won’t end with 10 Provinces. We will have Bemba Land, Bisa Land, Tumbuka Land , Lenje land etc as states ..My solution for Barotseland is just monetary Compensation. Some affirmative action for Barotseland in terms of development, those Reserves Zambia had at Independence, let a percentage go to Barotseland.
It has been difficult to develop Western province due to Resistance from the Brotse Royal establishment. It’s the only province without a Mine. Everything is under the wraps. With an affirmative action, the province can be opened up..and supported.
