Information Minister Moses Kunkuyu faces sharp criticism after making conflicting statements about government involvement during recent protest violence. Critics say his comments try to shift blame away from officials who may have played a role during the unrest. Kunkuyu told citizens to stop pointing fingers at the government for the chaos that happened during demonstrations. He asked people to blame unnamed individuals and political parties instead. His refusal to identify these supposed groups makes many question whether his claims hold any truth.
The minister tried to separate government actions from violent attacks that took place during Thursday protests. Some demonstrators suffered assaults from people carrying panga knives during the events. Kunkuyu stated that government officials did not send anyone with these weapons to hurt protesters. Many people view his denial as an attempt to avoid taking responsibility without offering any real investigation into who actually caused the violence. His statements provide no clear accountability for what happened to peaceful demonstrators.
Kunkuyu made another troubling comment about police performance during the protests. He claimed law enforcement officers stay busy and cannot handle protest crowds properly. This statement worries many citizens about government commitment to protecting people who want to demonstrate peacefully. Political expert Thomas Chirwa says these remarks clearly show the minister wants to avoid discussing government failures. Chirwa notes that Kunkuyu offers no real solutions or proof to support his accusations against unnamed opposition groups.
The minister tried to separate government actions from violent attacks that took place during Thursday protests. Some demonstrators suffered assaults from people carrying panga knives during the events. Kunkuyu stated that government officials did not send anyone with these weapons to hurt protesters. Many people view his denial as an attempt to avoid taking responsibility without offering any real investigation into who actually caused the violence. His statements provide no clear accountability for what happened to peaceful demonstrators.
Kunkuyu made another troubling comment about police performance during the protests. He claimed law enforcement officers stay busy and cannot handle protest crowds properly. This statement worries many citizens about government commitment to protecting people who want to demonstrate peacefully. Political expert Thomas Chirwa says these remarks clearly show the minister wants to avoid discussing government failures. Chirwa notes that Kunkuyu offers no real solutions or proof to support his accusations against unnamed opposition groups.
