KAFUE POLITICAL SHOWDOWN: JJ BANDA GIVES VENNA ZULU SEVEN DAYS TO DIALOGUE WITH BOOTH OPERATORS
“KAFUE IS MY HOMETOWN. I WILL NOT SIT BACK AND WATCH MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS BE HARASSED!” — JJ BANDA
KAFUE, ZAMBIA — Hon. JJ Banda has reportedly issued a seven-day ultimatum to Kafue Council Chairperson Venna Zulu, demanding an urgent dialogue meeting with booth operators amid concerns over their treatment.
The intervention places the spotlight on the relationship between the council leadership and local operators, with Banda insisting that the concerns of people in his hometown cannot simply be ignored.
SEVEN DAYS TO BREAK THE DEADLOCK
Banda is calling on Venna Zulu to use the proposed seven-day period to facilitate a meeting with the affected booth operators and provide an opportunity for their grievances to be heard.
His message is clear: dialogue should take precedence over confrontation, and local people deserve an opportunity to explain how the situation is affecting them.
The demand also raises questions about how the council is engaging with booth operators and what steps can be taken to resolve the dispute in a fair, transparent and lawful manner.
“I WILL NOT WATCH MY PEOPLE SUFFER IN SILENCE”
Banda’s reported intervention is rooted in his stated connection to Kafue, which he describes as his hometown.
He has expressed concern about what he characterises as harassment of local operators and called for action to address their grievances.
However, the specific incidents behind these concerns, as well as the council’s position, remain important to establishing the full picture.
VENNA ZULU AND THE COUNCIL UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT
Attention now turns to whether Venna Zulu and the council leadership will respond to the proposed ultimatum and facilitate the requested meeting.
A constructive dialogue could allow both sides to present their positions, clarify any misunderstandings and identify a practical way forward without escalating tensions.
The council’s response will be important in determining the next steps in the dispute.
KAFUE DESERVES ANSWERS
For the booth operators concerned, the central issue is whether their grievances will receive a meaningful hearing. For the council, the challenge is to address those concerns while fulfilling its responsibilities under the law.
As the proposed seven-day period approaches, residents will be watching for signs of engagement and a possible resolution.
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