The alliance that established for the purpose of promoting good governance, democracy, constitutionalism, rule of law, transparency and accountability in the nation; ‘Oasis Forum’ has warned of the corruption and intra party conflict that have rocked some political parties in the Country.
In their statement sent to media Oasis forum complains after having observed with deepest regrets the ugly face of intra-party conflicts that have rocked some political parties in the Country.
"We lament at the failure of political leadership in Zambia today. There is far too much hypocrisy and rhetoric. It is for this reason that there is no evidence in the fight against corruption", read the statement adding that “These are mere symptoms of a fundamental failure by the same political parties to develop their constitutions as well as to respect them."
They urged the Zambian people not to tolerate the assault against democracy and the disintegration of the rule of law. “Zambia is going through a critical transitional period which everyone should support it in order to come out of it," concluded the statement concluded.
Oasis forum is comprised of the following members: Zambia Episcopal Conference (ZEC); The Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ), The Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ).
Zambia is preparing for an election of their President on January 20, 2015, after the death of President Michael Sata.
SOURCE: ZEC Communication Office