President denies encouraging LGBT rights, according to a report.
"Don't pay attention to things that don't matter," he advised.
Boakyewaa Lawrencia 
According to the Lusaka Times website, Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema stated at a church service that his administration has not been pushing LGBT rights.
The country in southern Africa is a profoundly conservative society that prohibits homosexual conduct.
According to reports, the president informed the congregation that his view on LGBT rights had not changed since he was in opposition.
"Don't pay attention to things that don't matter," he advised Zambians.
Zambia is a Christian country, according to its constitution.
