GOVERNANCE activist Rueben Lifuka says the President’s pronouncement of deploying the army to deal with political hooliganism and tribalism should be carefully considered, as it is a short-term solution. Lifuka is suggesting that measures should be implemented to professionalise the Zambia Police, including changes in leadership if the high command is incapable of turning the police service into a credible entity. Commenting on President Hakainde Hichilema’s recent remarks that he would use the military to restore law and order if the police failed to discharge their duties, Lifuka argued that the army was not well suited to deal with civilians. “The rise in tribal or ethnic inclinations in recent times is indeed a cause for concern and urgent and sustainable...