UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has come to the defense of Acting President Guy Scott who is facing calls to resign from his position.
Mr Hichilema says there is no need for abrupt changes in the government structure such as the agitation to have Acting President Guy Scott removed unconstitutionally and replaced.
He says Dr Scott he is legally mandated to manage this transition regardless of what people think.
The UPND leader points out that the country is now barely 30 days before the elections and that everyone’s wish is to smoothly and peacefully complete this process without any disturbances to the government operations.
Mr Hichilema adds that Acting President, Guy Scott’s call to guard against abuse of state resources during campaigns is a welcome move.
He has appealed to the PF to run the affairs of government smoothly during the remaining days before the election to serve the people.