WHEN UPND cadres mobilised offensive weapons and went to attack the Patriotic Front secretariat, we were sure that there would be absolute deniability from the ruling party. That is the pattern we have grown accustomed to in Zambian politics: politicians pretending not to see what is plain for all to witness, denying involvement even when the truth is staring everyone in the face. But this time, the situation was different. Even though it was clear to all who witnessed the incident that this was a deliberate political provocation, it is refreshing to hear the UPND leadership take responsibility. It is commendable that the UPND youth leader has admitted that it is his people who provoked and attacked PF members. Political...