Government says Father Frank Bwalya is free to join the political arena and aspire for presidency.
Chief Government Spokesperson Kennedy Sakeni says Zambia is a democratic nation and anyone is free to enter politics, adding that it’s up to the people of Zambia to judge and decide whether they want him or not.
Mr. Sakeni says government will not respond to Father Bwalya stating that it is inappropriate for government to respond to everyone who comes out and talks ill about the government.
The Information and Broadcasting Services Minister has also warned Patriotic Front youths to stop threatening Father Bwalya.
Mr Sakeni says the PF government does not condone any form of threats that boarder on violence.
PF Lusaka provincial youths demonstrated against Fr. Bwalya for allegedly insulting Michael Sata.