I May Be White On The Outside But My Blood Is Black -Scott

I Maybe white on the outside but my blood is black, says acting President Dr Guy Scott. And Dr Scott says he will not tolerate any campaigns during the mourning period for president Sata.
Meanwhile, the acting President has pledged to protect president Michael Sata’s legacy. Speaking at Government Complex yesterday after ZNBC reporter Effie Mphande requested for an interview, Scott said he would not give interviews to the press, including international media, which he said kept referring to him as a “white president”.
“I am not giving interviews at the moment until maybe after Sunday. So I don’t want to talk to the media now because they keep referring to me as white president, especially the international media. I may be white on the outside but my blood is black,” acting President Scott said as local government minister Emmanuel Chenda, who was with him, agreed.
Chenda was later heard repeating acting President Scott’s remarks to information minister, Dr Joseph Katema saying: “He is white but his blood is black.” Addressing journalists later, acting President Scott said it would be unacceptable for anyone to engage in campaigns for the presidential by-election during the period of national mourning. “During the mourning period, it is unacceptable for people to engage in campaigns for the forthcoming presidential by-election, either for themselves or for others.
The law enforcement agencies will be vigilant and will not hesitate to step in where inappropriate and illegal activities take place,” acting President Scott said. He said as acting President, he would also act to ensure his party observes the period of national mourning without distraction or disturbance, including political infighting and campaigns. Acting President said there would be no Cabinet or party central committee meetings allowed until after the burial of president Sata. “Let us remind ourselves of our love for this nation, and for the peace and stability we showed during our jubilee.
It is essential that all of us remain fully disciplined and patriotic at this time. As acting President, my legacy will be a peaceful and fair election and the smooth transition of our newly elected president,” he said. And acting President Scott said the arrival of president Sata’s body was a national event and encouraged all citizens to attend without fear of harassment. He further invited opposition political parties to be present at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport to receive the body of president Sata. “My own party, the PF will embrace them as fellow mourners of the leader of our great nation. The police will ensure that peace prevails. Violence will not be tolerated,” he said.
Meanwhile, acting President Scott pledged to protect president Sata’s legacy. In the book of condolences at Government House, acting President Scott wrote: “How I lament the passing of my revered comrade, teacher and leader Michael Chilufya Sata in such an early stage of our reform programme for our country. Rest in peace! We shall protect your legacy brother.”