FORMER PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri has described the conviction of Pambashe PF member of parliament Ronald Chitotela as political revenge. On Tuesday, the Kabwe High Court sentenced Chitotela and two others to 10 years imprisonment with hard labour for arson. Commenting on the matter in an interview, Wednesday, Phiri said the conviction was “very sad” and urged Zambians to support Plan B so that they could have a fresh start. “You know, it’s very sad. Even if it’s punishing your opponent or even if its revenge because I, as Mumbi Phiri, stayed in prison for over a year then I have to make sure everybody goes to prison, it’s very sad. That’s why the people of Zambia should...

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