State House says The Post Newspaper are trying to seek sympathy from the people by accusing the Head of State of having directed Zambia Revenue Authority (ZRA) to raid the media organisation.
ZRA on Friday raided the Post Newspaper for none remittance of tax.
The Newspaper in its editorial accused President Lungu of having ordered ZRA to clampdown on the media house.
“There is no doubt, Edgar is using the Zambia Revenue Authority and other state law enforcement agencies to try and fix The Post and if possible, close it. And they are talking about it. They don’t hide their intentions and hatred for The Post.
Edgar has openly declared war against The Post and has reminded the nation that he is the Head of State and this newspaper stands no chance in a contest with him.
The Post is not in a contest with Edgar. The Post has been there much longer than Edgar has been in politics; it was established long before anyone could dream of Edgar to be councillor, a member of parliament or let alone a president of the Republic. What contest can there be between The Post and Edgar? The Post is simply fulfilling its duty of holding accountable those who wield or aspire to wield political, economy and other power over the lives of ordinary people. And holding the powerful accountable is not a choice for The Post but a duty. If by carrying out its duty in the most efficient, effective and orderly manner, The Post should be crucified, then it is ready to carry its cross to Calvary. But Edgar and his minions should know that wherever there is a crucifixion, there will always be a resurrection, ” reads some parts of the Post editorial comment.
But President Edgar Lungu’s Spokesperson Amos Chanda said State House was not surprised by the Post Newspaper’s allegations which he said were aimed at seeking sympathy.
Chanda explained that State House had nothing to do with the operations carried by ZRA at the Post.