We are saddened as party on the untimely death of Mrs. Alice Banda, the wife to our Party Vice-President Dr. Canisius Banda, who passed away last night at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH).
I have known Mrs. Banda as a pillar behind Dr. Banda and the entire family. Her sadden death is a huge tragedy not only to the Banda family, but to the entire UPND family and Zambia at large.
The sadden death once more reminds us that God’s plans are not really ours.
On behalf of the entire UPND family, and indeed on my own behalf, we join in mourning Mrs. Banda and call on the family to remain strong.
We wish, as a party, Dr. Banda God’s guidance during this tragic moment.
Those wishing to join in comforting Dr. Banda, the funeral is at House Number 22298/99 PHI, Lusaka.
Hakainde Hichilema
UPND President