Chiefs Reject Draft National Land Policy
By Staff Reporter
The House of Chiefs has rejected the draft National Land Policy document which was in the process of being finalised and submitted to cabinet for approval.
House of Chiefs Chairperson, Chief Ngabwe said traditional leaders have rejected the document on grounds that the Land policy is allegedly trying to temper with the Chieftaincy authority.
“The traditional leaders have also accused some civil servants of working against President Edgar Lungu because they did not submit the concerns that were presented by the chiefs to the Ministry of Lands and Natural resources,” said chief Ngabwe.
The traditional leader was speaking during the national validation meeting for the draft Land policy which was attended by 22 chiefs from the 10 provinces.
“Every traditional leader walked out of the meeting immediately after Chief Ngabwe concluded his statement,” said chief Ngabwe
And Minister of Lands and Natural Resources Jean Kapata said the move by the traditional leaders has come as a surprise.
Kapata said the ministry has made efforts to consult the traditional leader on the land policy.
“The ministry will however remain available to dialogue with the traditional leaders on the matter,” said Kapata.
