LUNDAZI PF MP Brenda Nyirenda says the 1,800 councillors agreed to meet President Hakainde Hichilema because of the allowances they were given. But former Secretary to the Cabinet Leslie Mbula says it is commendable for the President to genuinely host such meetings in the interest of unity, even though the move comes close to the elections. After President Hichilema addressed councillors on Monday, Mphangwe Ward Councillor Elita Nyirenda, on behalf of all the councillors, said they had endorsed President Hichilema for the 2026 elections. Commenting on this, Tuesday, Nyirenda said if there were no incentives, councillors would not have agreed to the meeting. “Just because 1,800 councillors have agreed to come doesn’t mean that all those people endorsed him. And...