We, the members of the Ali family, express our profound disapproval of the violent incidents that unfolded during the burial of our dear family member, Moreblessing Ali, on March 2, 2024. Our original intent was to bid farewell to our relative with the utmost dignity and without the distressing scenes we unfortunately witnessed.
Our family firmly maintained the position that Moreblessing
Ali's interment would not proceed until our family lawyer, Honorable Job
Sikhala, was released from prison. We had engaged Hon. Sikhala to represent us
when we were in the dark about Moreblessing Ali's whereabouts following her
disappearance in May 2022. His legal expertise guided us through the intricate
legal landscape, enabling us to seek answers about our relative's fate. We
patiently awaited Hon. Sikhala's release, recognizing the sacrifices he made on
behalf of our family.
As a united family, we convened multiple meetings to ensure
that the unfortunate events of June 14, 2022, would not recur. Our collective
decision was clear: Moreblessing Ali's burial would adhere strictly to the
family's wishes and desires. Politics, party affiliations, slogans, and any
interference with the family's intentions were categorically prohibited. The
funeral program would unfold according to our internal arrangements.
Regrettably, certain individuals disrupted the solemnity of
the occasion by injecting politics and slogans into the proceedings. Their
actions led to violence and insults, which we find utterly unacceptable.
Furthermore, some even took it upon themselves to dictate
the funeral program, disregarding the family's expressed wishes.
As a family, we have taken the necessary steps to involve
law enforcement in addressing the disruptive behavior during our loved one’s
funeral. It is crucial that we curb this behavior promptly to foster a culture
of respect for funerals and memorial services. The inhumane, insensitive, and
reprehensible actions witnessed have deeply affected our family.
Washington Ali
Family spokesperson.
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