STATE House Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka has clarified that President Hakainde Hichilema did not issue any orders to stop the overnight vigil led by Apostle Sunday Sinyangwe and his Nigerian counterpart. On Thursday, police stopped hundreds of Christian worshippers, led by Apostle Sinyangwe and his Nigerian counterpart, from holding an overnight vigil at the OYDC, allegedly acting on instructions from the Head of State. In a statement on Friday, Hamasaka said President Hichilema had directed an immediate investigation into the matter, stating that the President would never prevent Christians or any faith group from holding prayers, especially during the independence period. “We have received reports that the Zambia Police stopped hundreds of Christian worshippers, led by Apostle Sunday Sinyangwe...




