INSPECTOR-GENERAL KABONDE CONDEMNED FOR ZIMBABWE INVITATION

The Foundation for Democratic Process has condemned intentions by the Zambia Police service to collaborate with the Zimbabwe police in policing the 2011 general elections.

FODEP executive Director MacDonald Chipenzi says such an action will undermine public confidence in the police service.

Mr. Chipenzi states that the story in the Herald Newspaper of Zimbabwe has the potential to instill fear in the electorate and lead to voter apathy.

Mr. Chipenzi says the Zambian government should question why the Zimbabwe police have the worst record of handling electoral related conflict in the region.

The FODEP executive director further says that such an action should not be supported by any well meaning Zambian.

Zimbabwe state controlled Herald newspaper reported recently that the Zambia Police Services is willing to work with the Zimbabwe Republic Police during the presidential and general elections scheduled for next month,

Inspector-General Francis Kabonde further said they were geared up to ensure that peace and tranquility prevailed in Zambia during the elections.