The Southern African Center for the Constructive Resolution (SACCORD) has appealed to Government to call a quick round table dialogue with the Bemba Royal Establishment (BRE) to resolve the standoff on the installation of the new paramount Chief Chitimukulu.
SACCORD Executive Director, Boniface Cheembe, has told QFM News that there is need for dialogue meeting between government and BRE to discuss the merits and demerits of individuals who have been chosen.
Mr. Cheembe says there is also need to quickly decide on who should be the next paramount Chitimukulu by following the right procedure and not the use political influence.
He adds that it will be unfortunate to have a preferred candidate imposed on the Bemba speaking people without the approval of Bashilubemba.
The Bemba Royal Establishment has accused President Michael Sata of imposing Chief Chewe of Chinsali District as Paramount Chief Chitimukulu.