CHIEF Mpumba of the Bisa people of Lavushimanda District in Muchinga Province has appealed to Government to assist in resolving Chiefdom boundary wrangles between Chief Mailo of the Lala speaking people of Serenje District in Central Province and himself.

Chief Mpumba said government should intervene in resolving the Chiefdom boundary wrangles by calling for a meeting between Chief Mailo and himself so that the matter is discussed and concluded amicably. 

The Traditional leader stated that his counterpart, Chief Mailo, has already intruded in the Mpumba Chiefdom by sending his people to settle on the land, who are now harassing people from Mpumba Chiefdom and claiming that the land belongs to Chief Mailo. 

Chief Mpumba made the appeal recently when United Party for National Development (UPND) Chairman General for Special Duties William Banda paid a courtesy call on him at his Palace.

“Chief Mailo has intruded on my land and his people as they claim that the land belongs to their Chief so I want the government to sit us down with Chief Mailo and assist in resolving the issue,” he said.

Chief Mpumba said he has been following the 1958 Chiefdom boundary Map and wondered why his counterpart, Chief Mailo would intrude.

The Traditional leader added that the Chiefdom boundary wrangles also applies between him and Chief Chikwanda of the Bemba people in Mpika District in Muchinga Province.

And United Party for National Development (UPND) Chairman General for Special Duties William Banda said he will inform Minister of Local Government and housing, Garry Nkombo for a possible solution.

“It is good that you have brought up this matter, I will inform the President and also Honorable Garry Nkombo so that he sends his people to come and deal with this matter because we don’t want people to start fighting over this matter,” he said.

Meanwhile, Lavushimanda District Commissioner, Terris Kunda indicated that his office is aware of the chiefdom boundary wrangles.