“I cannot be bought or sold,” says Kaingu, revealing appointment offer she turned down weeks ago

Iris Kaingu, an independent parliamentary candidate for Mwandi, has publicly disclosed that she was offered a government appointment by President Hakainde Hichilema several weeks ago. According to Kaingu, the offer was contingent upon her withdrawing from the parliamentary race.

Kaingu stated that she rejected the proposal, asserting that she cannot be bought or sold. The revelation highlights a point of contention in the Mwandi election, as the candidate maintains her commitment to her independent campaign despite the reported overture from the administration.