Prominent Livingstone resident Joseph Moyo has issued a strong statement cautioning against the dismissal of public officials based solely on social media allegations.
In a press statement released today, Moyo emphasized the importance of due process, warning that calls for immediate action on unproven corruption claims could undermine the principles of natural justice.
Moyo expressed concern over the growing trend of using social media platforms such as Twitter and Facebook to level accusations against public officials, arguing that such accusations should not be grounds for dismissal without substantial evidence.
"If President Hakainde Hichilema dismissed anyone simply because they were accused of corruption on social media, it would call into question his suitability for office," Moyo stated.
While reiterating his staunch opposition to corruption, Moyo warned against the weaponization of corruption allegations to incite public outrage or to unjustly tarnish the reputations of individuals.
He highlighted the case of the Livingstone mayor, who, according to Moyo, has been subjected to baseless harassment by party members with political ambitions for the 2026 elections.
Moyo also noted that many opposition members and former government officials have been unfairly labeled as corrupt without evidence, with growing calls for their punishment.
He argued that while there were corrupt individuals under the previous Patriotic Front (PF) administration, not everyone was guilty of corruption.
The same, he said, applies to the current United Party for National Development (UPND) alliance government.
"Those found guilty of corruption should be removed from office immediately and without mercy," Moyo asserted.
However, he cautioned that pressuring the president to act on mere speculation would be unjust.
He also pointed out that there are individuals who, despite not being corrupt themselves, have allowed corruption to thrive under their leadership or are simply incompetent, and as such, they are unfit to serve in government.
Moyo said in his statement by stressing that there should be no place in government for those who are corrupt or incompetent, as both pose significant threats to Zambia's future.
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