Xenophobia in Zambia as Dr. Rajan Mahtani got

harassed

The opposition UPND has charged that the prosecution of prominent business man Dr. Rajan Mahtani amounts to xenophobia.

UPND Deputy Spokesman, Edwin Lifwekelo said in a statement that Zambians must stand up and condemn all manifestations of Xenophobia and Xenophobic harassment of innocent citizens like Dr. Rajan Mahtani.

The creation of the Mahtani group of companies has helped to alleviate unemployment in Zambia.

Late President Sata’s vision was to empower indigenous Zambians like Rajan Mahtani and others. This is why immediately he assumed office he repossessed Zamtel and gave back Finance Bank to the rightful owners.

The harassment of Dr. Mahtani by the state is insincere, disrespectful and misleading to the struggle for economic emancipation and respect of local investors. The nation appears to lack institutional capacity to strengthen good democratic governance. The selective application of the law among citizens is of great concern to UPND.

Mr Lifwekelo agree that corruption is a major challenge that must be fought for this country to see development, however there seems to be an orchestrated plan by some individuals that want to settle political battles by using the state to discredit and harass Dr. Rajan Mahtani.

This is totally unacceptable and against the spirit of one Zambia one nation. The state must not be used to settle political scores by persons that have issues with Dr. Mahtani or the post newspaper.

“We believe very strongly that someone is orchestrating this vilification and malicious prosecution of Dr. Rajan Mahtani by investing so much in his prosecution though not knowing the interior motives.Settling political issues using the state is sending wrong signals to the outside world. We must stop this politics of patronage and embrace the spirit of love and hard work among Zambians.”

- Edwin Lifwekelo