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| title = Edgar Lungu's First Inaugural Address | |||
| author = Edgar Lungu | |||
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| year = 2015 | |||
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| notes = [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTYWXIczyk0 Delivered] at the [[National Heroes Stadium]] in Lusaka during his inauguration ceremony. | |||
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[[File:Edgar Lungu Inauguration Speech.jpg|thumb|Right|President Lungu Inaugural Address at [[National Heroes Stadium]] on 25 January 2015]] | |||
Your Ladyship, the Acting Chief Justice, Madam [[Lombe Chibesakunda]]; | |||
Your Excellencies; Heads of State and Government; | Your Excellencies; Heads of State and Government; | ||
Your Honour, the Vice-President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. Guy L. Scott, MP, and Dr. Charlotte Harland Scott; | Your Honour, the Vice-President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. [[Guy Scott|Guy L. Scott]], MP, and Dr. [[Charlotte Scott|Charlotte Harland Scott]]; | ||
Honourable Mr. Speaker, Justice Dr. Patrick Matibini and Mrs. Matibini; | Honourable Mr. Speaker, Justice Dr. [[Patrick Matibini]] and Mrs. Matibini; | ||
Your Excellency, the first president of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. Kenneth David Kaunda; | Your Excellency, the first president of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. [[Kenneth David Kaunda]]; | ||
Your Excellency, the fourth president of the republic of Zambia, Mr. Rupiah Bwezani Banda and Mrs. Thandiwe Banda; | Your Excellency, the fourth president of the republic of Zambia, Mr. [[Rupiah Bwezani Banda]] and Mrs. [[Thandiwe Banda]]; | ||
The secretary general of the Patriotic Front, Mr. Davies Chama, | The secretary general of the Patriotic Front, Mr. [[Davies Chama]], | ||
Members of the Central committee of the Patriotic Front, | Members of the Central committee of the [[Patriotic Front]], | ||
The immediate-past First Lady, Dr. Christine Kaseba-Sata; | The immediate-past First Lady, Dr. [[Christine Kaseba|Christine Kaseba-Sata]]; | ||
Honourable Cabinet Ministers, deputy Ministers and members of parliament; | Honourable Cabinet Ministers, deputy Ministers and members of parliament; | ||
Secretary to the Cabinet, Dr. Roland Msiska, | Secretary to the Cabinet, Dr. [[Roland Msiska]], | ||
Your Ladyships and Lordships, Justices of the Supreme and High courts, | Your Ladyships and Lordships, Justices of the Supreme and High courts, | ||
Your worship the mayor of the city of Lusaka, Engineer Mulenga Sata, and other civic leaders; | Your worship the mayor of the city of [[Lusaka]], Engineer [[Mulenga Sata]], and other civic leaders; | ||
Leaders of political parties; | Leaders of political parties; | ||
Your excellencies, special representatives of Heads of state and Government, | Your excellencies, special representatives of Heads of state and Government, | ||
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Countrymen and women: | Countrymen and women: | ||
Fifty-eight years ago, I was born Edgar Chagwa Lungu at Ndola Central Hospital and grew up in Kitwe’s Chimwemwe Township. | Fifty-eight years ago, I was born [[Edgar Chagwa Lungu]] at Ndola Central Hospital and grew up in Kitwe’s Chimwemwe Township. | ||
As I stand before you today, as the 6th president of the great republic of Zambia, I am overwhelmed with gratitude, and I feel greatly humbled that you have decided to make me your servant—you are my masters, I am your servant. | As I stand before you today, as the 6th president of the great republic of Zambia, I am overwhelmed with gratitude, and I feel greatly humbled that you have decided to make me your servant—you are my masters, I am your servant. | ||
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Whenever elections are over, we Zambians have demonstrated that Zambia is bigger than anyone of us. | Whenever elections are over, we Zambians have demonstrated that Zambia is bigger than anyone of us. | ||
To this effect, I take this opportunity to congratulate the ten (10) other contenders who ran for the presidency, especially Mr. Hakainde Hichilema who mounted a formidable campaign. | To this effect, I take this opportunity to congratulate the ten (10) other contenders who ran for the presidency, especially Mr. [[Hakainde Hichilema]] who mounted a formidable campaign. | ||
The free atmosphere under which the election was conducted is a clear testimony of a mature democracy. This kind of competition natures our democracy! | The free atmosphere under which the election was conducted is a clear testimony of a mature democracy. This kind of competition natures our democracy! | ||
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My administration shall continue with the transformation of our country. To realise this dream, we must remain a beacon of peace and hope. We ought to stick to the rule of law and good governance. | My administration shall continue with the transformation of our country. To realise this dream, we must remain a beacon of peace and hope. We ought to stick to the rule of law and good governance. | ||
To our friends in the region, | To our friends in the region, Africa and beyond, we warmly extend a hand of friendship, brotherhood and solidarity, Zambia shall continue to pursue progressive policies of peaceful co-existence, non-interference in the affairs of other state, and mutual respect for one another. | ||
Countrymen and women: | Countrymen and women: | ||
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As I conclude, let me state that politics is not just about winning and celebrating the victory. It is about meeting the needs and aspirations of the people. | As I conclude, let me state that politics is not just about winning and celebrating the victory. It is about meeting the needs and aspirations of the people. | ||
Let me remind my colleagues in Government and the ruling party that the period before the next elections is very short. We must, therefore, work very hard in the remaining eighteen (18) months to retain the confidence of our masters, the | Let me remind my colleagues in Government and the ruling party that the period before the next elections is very short. We must, therefore, work very hard in the remaining eighteen (18) months to retain the confidence of our masters, the Zambian people. | ||
Our work starts today. | Our work starts today. | ||
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I thank you! | I thank you! | ||
==See also== | |||
*[[President Edgar Lungu’s inauguration ceremony, 25 January 2015]] | |||
*[[Zambian presidential election, 2015]] | |||
*[[Michael Sata]] | |||
*[[Patriotic Front]] | |||
*[[Guy Scott]] | |||
*[[Hakainde Hichilema]] | |||
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== Notes == | |||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
*[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/01/29/president-edgar-lungus-inauguration-speech/ President Edgar Lungu’s inauguration Speech] on [[LusakaTimes]], 29 January 2015] | *[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/01/29/president-edgar-lungus-inauguration-speech/ President Edgar Lungu’s inauguration Speech] on [[LusakaTimes]], 29 January 2015] | ||
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