FORMER Kasenengwa MP Sensio Banda says Cornelius Mweetwa’s statement that government would now be responding to Auxiliary Bishop of Chipata Gabriel Msipu in his personal capacity when he attacks it impedes meaningful dialogue. In a statement, Wednesday, Banda said rejecting the Bishop’s sermon as an attack indicated that the government had failed to address valid concerns about finding solutions for the community. “Regarding the recent homily given by Auxiliary Bishop Msipu Phiri in Lumezi, the government and party spokesperson interpreted the message as a personal attack. However, a more thorough analysis shows that the Bishop’s emphasis on important community issues should not be mistaken for a direct assault on the government. Bishop Phiri stressed the widespread poverty and high cost...
