I FELT God’s word speak to me few moments before taking my oath, that I shouldn’t swear using the Bible, says Chingola West UPND MP Chipoka Mulenga. Newly elected MPs must subscribe to an Oath of Allegiance, using the Bible or Quran, or take a Solemn Affirmation, before they can legally assume office. And Mulenga has sparked debate among netizens, as he chose to take an oath of affirmation and not swear using the Bible. Others have questioned his decision to make a legally binding promise to tell the truth or perform a duty without using a religious text. In an interview, Thursday, Mulenga indicated that the spirit spoke to him a few minutes before his oath. “…And this word...

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