FORMER president Edgar Lungu says President Hakainde Hichilema is using a clenched fist hold a firm grip on Law Enforcement Agencies, Parliament and other public institutions to instil fear in the people. In a Facebook post, Saturday, Lungu stated that power to the people was the original meaning of democracy. “Power to the people is the original meaning of democracy while a clenched fist is its symbol. Today, HH is using this very symbol to abuse and hold a firm grip on Police, ZRA, DEC, ACC, ECZ, Judiciary, Parliament and other public institutions to instill fear in our people. It’s a big mistake. From my experience as Republican President to date as an opposition leader, I have seen that everywhere...

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