Lusaka - Zambians campaigning against the graft acquittal of former leader Fredrick Chiluba (pictured) on Wednesday called off their weekly car "honking" protest, but vowed to continue protesting the dropping of the case.The car hooting protest – which saw nine people arrested on Friday – was suspended after a two-day meeting with Zambia’s police who said excessive blowing of car horns was an offence, said Sam Mulafulafu, a spokesperson for 17 groups battling the acquittal.
“We shall temporarily suspend honking this Friday, however we encourage the general public to continue whistling, drumming and blowing horns or vuvuzelas to show their support to the noble cause,” Mulafulafu told a press briefing.
“We appeal to Zambians to continue wearing black attire on Friday and we shall continue to agitate for the appeal process against the acquittal of Chiluba.”
The nine drivers and passengers, including two opposition lawmakers, will appear in court on Thursday.
The protest groups plan to launch countrywide demonstrations on Friday against the acquittal of Chiluba, who ruled Zambia from 1991 to 2001.
“We are launching massive countrywide demonstrations next week on Friday and we have been assured by the Zambia police that our rights to demonstrate will not be interfered with,” Mulafulafu said.
Chiluba was on August 17 acquitted by the court for embezzling $500 000 during his 10-year rule when the former trade unionist developed a taste for tailored made shoes and suits.
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