POLICE say Nakonde PF member of parliament Luka Simumba did not notify the police before holding a meeting with his supporters. However, Simumba argues that as a lawmaker, he does not always need to notify the police when holding meetings in his constituency. On Tuesday, a video circulated on Facebook showing Simumba confronting police officers who disrupted an “interaction meeting” he was having with some people in Mulongo village. Simumba told the officers that he did not need to consult anyone when holding a meeting. “As area member of parliament for Nakonde, I don’t need any permit to meet anyone. I am here having that meeting because I am the area member of parliament. I don’t need any permits, you...

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