23/07/2024
UPND Online Campaign writes REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT OF ZAMBIA, HAKAINDE HICHILEMA.
COMPILED BY: UPND ONLINE CAMPAIGN.
As part of our online campaign, we have been monitoring the sentiments of Zambians regarding the performance of the Ministry of Home Affairs under the leadership of Hon. Minister Jack Mwiimbu. Unfortunately, the majority of the views expressed indicate a loss of hope and confidence in the Minister's ability to address the pressing issues affecting the nation. This report highlights the key concerns and issues raised by Zambians, which require immediate attention and action.
Key Concerns
1. Passport Office Reforms
-- The process of obtaining a passport remains cumbersome, corrupt, and inefficient, with cartels controlling the process and citizens being forced to pay extra fees not known by the government.
-- The lack of transparency and accountability in the passport application process has led to widespread frustration and disillusionment. Due to cartels controlling the process.
-- The current system has resulted in unnecessary delays, if you do not pass through these cartels. with some applicants waiting for over six months to receive their passports.
1. Police Reforms
-- Despite promises, there has been no significant improvement in the conditions of service for police officers, with many still working under harsh conditions and without standardized salaries and benefits.(promotions)
-- The lack of resources and equipment has hindered the ability of police officers to effectively perform their duties, leading to a decline in public trust and confidence.
-- The failure to address the welfare of police officers has resulted in low morale and high levels of corruption within the service. Experciary in the traffic department, and officers that are deployed on banks, there boss still demand a share of the missing lunch and night allowance from the police men, deployed at banks and other related deployment with daily allowance. This young officer