Former first lady Maureen Mwanawasa has finally come out to defend herself over allegations that she is pregnant for opposition UPND boss Hakainde Hichilema.
Mrs. Mwanawasa described the allegations as stupid and childish.
“Normally this is not an issue I should be commenting on but I think I should vent my annoyance on the stupid and childish speculations. I am a free citizen who has a right to participate in politics like any person and i should not be defamed or scandalized for supporting a political party of my choice.” she said.
“The malice that has been going around about me and other women politicians is an assault on attaining gender equality in leadership. Women will be scared to enter politics because they will be scandalized.”
We are not sure what the source of such degradatory rumors was but we have noticed some people belonging to the PF taking pride in such. One such individual is Brian Hapunda a PF media director who gave a comment in this regard.
We wish to see mature politics in Zambia, scandalous stories such as these are a threat to our democracy.
ILYASHI