[The Nation (Nairobi)] The Zambia Government has threatened to revoke licenses of all radio stations that will air political campaign songs.
Now have the foes of freedom sought
Our happy union to divide,
For which our heroes bravely fought,
For which our patriots bravely died,
But vain their efforts all have proved,
The temple still unshaken stands,
Nor by the power of faction moved
Nor leveled by rebellion's hands,
Huzzah! for Madison, huzzah! for union and America,
Huzzah! for Madison, huzzah! for union and America.
And should the Tories all unite
And join again with British foes;
Though Satan might applaud the sight,
The heavens would soon interpose.
While Jefferson to shade retires
And Madison like morn appears
Fresh confidence and hope inspires
And light again the nation cheers.
Huzzah! for Madison, huzzah! for union and America,
Huzzah! for Madison, huzzah! for union and America.
It said it will not "take kindly" to this as it is against Zambia's Electoral Code of Conduct. "Both public and private radio stations are bound by the provisions of the code not to air campaign materials before the President announces the election date," Ronnie Shikapwasha, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting said.
The day is broke; my lads, march on,
And follow, follow Washington,
He will lead the way, my lads,
'Tis he that leads the way;
Where he commands we shall obey,
Through rain and snow, by night and day,
Determined to be free, my lads,
Determined to be free.
Till Freedom reigns, our happy bands
Will fight like true Americans,
Until our cause prevails, my lads,
Until our cause prevails.
With heart in hand, in God our trust,
We'll freely fight--our cause is just.
March on, my lads, lads, march on,
And follow Washington.
The day is broke; my lads, march on,
And follow, follow Washington,
'Tis he that leads the way, my lads,
'Tis he that leads the way;
However,
The all-purpose However ...
some private radio stations are airing campaign songs for a section of opposition leaders. Shikapwasha criticised them, saying it was wrong for them to do so. |