THE Council of Churches in Zambia (CCZ) has condemned men of God who are endorsing political candidates, saying those who wish to do so must take leave from the pulpit. Meanwhile, CCZ has urged government and late former president Edgar Lungu’s family to bring the burial impasse to a respectful and timely resolution before the general elections. Speaking at a press briefing, Friday, CCZ president Rev Ackson Banda said it was not right for the clergy to support political candidates, as they preside over members who belong to various political parties. “…Coming to the clergy taking sides in political dispensations, it is very sad that we can be seen as ministers or clergy taking sides. Some are supporting the government,...

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