Home Affairs Minister, Ronnie Shikapwasha, has warned of stern action against people intending to use violence in order to win the October 30th presidential elections.
Lieutenant General Shikapwasha said all defense forces were geared to arrest any perpetrators of political violence in the run up to October 30th presidential elections.
He reacting to some remarks made by the opposition Patriotic Front and the United Party for National Development (UPND) that the nation will be plunged into violence should the ruling MMD win the forthcoming presidential elections.
He was speaking today at a rally held at Malambanyama in Chibombo district in Central province to drum up support for the MMD presidential candidate, Rupiah Banda.
He said the police service, together with other security wings, were ready to arrest people and their political leaders that were intending to cause political problems in the country.
General Shikapwasha said people who were trying to use violence in the forth coming presidential bye-elections were cowards of losing the elections using the right channel.
Mr. Shikapwasha, who is also Keembe Member of Parliament, has since instructed all defence forces in the country to be on high alert and ensure that all people intending to use violence to win the October 30th presidential elections were arrested.
Meanwhile General Shikapwasha has urged the people of Central province not to rally behind political parties that were centering their campaigns on lies.
He said it was important that the people of Zambia understood that elections were being held because of the untimely death of President Levy Mwanawasa, whom the people of Zambia gave the mandate to govern the affairs of the nation until 2011.
He cautioned people against listening to untrue statements being made by some opposition political parties that they would improve the economy once ushered into office.
He said the Zambian economy was already performing well because of the good policies which were initiated by the late President Mwanawasa.
He described UPND President, Hakainde Hichilema as a person who had no experience to run the affairs of the country.
He said Mr. Hichilema was not the right person to rule the country because he has no political experience and other expertise to advance the national affairs.
And General Shikapwasha has warned the people of Zambia against voting for the opposition Patriotic Front leader Michael Sata.
General Shikapwasha said the people of Zambia risked spoiling their future if they voted for Mr. Sata whom he described as a dictator.
He said the PF leader was not the right person to rule the nation saying the nation should be ruled by a person who could uphold the norms and tenets of democracy.
He said the Patriotic Front candidate could never be a good president for Zambia because he was allegedly not accepted in his own party.
He called on Zambians to never be entertained by Mr Sata saying that the Patriotic Front leader was just a political entertainer who could never advance the nation to greater heights.
And Chibombo District MMD chairperson Lloyd Kayeka said his party was still strong and intact to win the forthcoming presidential elections.
He promised the MMD a landslide victory in Chibombo district.
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OK BUT 30/10/08 IS NEAR. WE HAVE MADE A CHOICE ALREADY
shut up
Can “resource rich” but “infrastructure poor” countries such as Zambia ever obtain a fair share of their country’s wealth?
The last few years, after copper prices rose from $0.62 per lb in the late 1990’s to about $4 per lb July this year should have been good for a copper-rich country like Zambia.
For a country that has in the last 12 months exported about 600,000 tonnes of copper worth $4.5 billion and 4,000 tonnes of cobalt worth about $300,000 million, but may only have received net revenues of $650 million, it is a legitimate question.
This is a country which depends upon copper and cobalt for more than 65 percent of government revenues.
But what are the choices available
Too late 15 days to go. please start packing your bags. dnt leave any Lilomba’s in that office.
This is nonsense from Ronnie who is he to force people voting for mmd.as # 4 puts it copper prices are doing fine but infrastructe very poor,who is lying btwn him & opposition family tree to be uprooted.chibombo was like the best place in zambia which supplied all leadership in the country because of nepotism.start parking files out from your offices time is over not threatening innocent citizens.
Thhhhhhhhhh nixi mwe
Can Sata disclose the whereabouts of the guns which he disitributed among M.M.D cadres to use against the opposition in 1991 before he gets my vote. The man is a typical dictator.
He should have warned against rigging also. Better to address the cause rather than the effect.
kanchibiya 98 % PF 1.8 % MMD 0.2 % UPND
LT, be objective in reporting. UPND and PF have declared that there will be chaos should mmd RIG the elections, and not as you have put it “should mmd WIN the elections.”
In all fairness, I think the statements made by the opposition should be strongly criticised. We don’t need Mushala again
Shut up Ronnie Peadophile,Shame on you!! You should be behind bars for committing incesect. Come 2nd November, you have no job.
PF is leading, zwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Mwadya Mweka Donkeys
I’m sick of the way Zambian journalists report. It’s like they use some standard template they got from their first day at Hone. Lack of creativity.
“…drum up support…”
“He was speaking today….”
“Meanwhile…”
“Scores of _____ residents…”
“Prominent _____ businessman/lawyer/politician…”
Anyway, MMD is in fear and panic. Let us wait and see as Mr Liwewe used to say. Rigging is inevitable why printing extra voting papers.
I dont want to see Kenya or Zimbabwe situations engulf Zambia.
A question for Ronnie! If you went to campaign, how did you move from lsk to the rally? If you used a GRZ vehicle am going to enforce a citizen arrest for using public tpt.
VIVA OPPOSITION
Ronnie, family tree. shut up. be like shikafuswa, he jas gone quite. You lost the MMD presidential nomination vote so shut up.you were appointed in your current potfolio because of appeasment from the family tree. we are giving you a red card 30th Novemer, 2008.there after arrest you since we know what you have done already, wrong deportation that included our beloved Khalaki of the post.
#3.Unfortunately,elections in Zambia are not a time for serious reflection over real issues in the economy and the social sector. Instead it is a time for hooliganism, lies and cheap handouts.Yes copper has appreciated price wise but why has there been little impact on the common man in Lukulu? What about the fact that Zambia has the highiest fuel pump price in the sub-region and therefore most costly place for prduction. We have a projected maize deficit at a time of global food price increase. Perhaps the problem lies with the electorate who may not understand what is at stake! Abash universal sufrage!
Big nose Ronnie family tree,ur th last one to warn pipo against such Chiluba fired u afta th coup atempt by capt solo coz u didnt knw wat was hapenin as u had slept at a gal frnds house,u almst cost us our peace,if it wasnt for Nobby Simbeye.u tink we hav fogoten?ugly quak,u were piked frm walkin nw u wana instruct pipo to vote fo MMD..dnt rig th elections,u coward soildier
NOBODY SAID SHOULD MMD WIN, BT SHOULD THEY RIG…….
AND SO FAR IT SEEMS THEY HAVE EVERY INTENTION TO RIG WITH THE
SUPPORT OF ECZ!
MR SHIKAPWASHA DON’T TAKE US 4 GRANTED COZ WE ARE NOT AS DOCILE AS U THINK.
who has wont the kanchibiya (mpika) constituency parliamentary elections. The MMD brought forward this aprticular election to yesterday to test the waters. Now bloggers who has the results on what the galant people of Mpika have chosen.
Viva PF. Those that think PF is for kaponya’s it’s an insult that will haunt you. warning shots definately from a muzzle loader will be shot and boom in kanchibiya. come 30th Rupiah and cohorts it’s bye bye. No jobs for them.
The only Violent politician is RB i hope you have already taken action on him.VIVA plot one VIVA
Rigging is a recipe for violence. If you rig you’ll be in trouble!!!! Anyandule, you must go!!!!
The problem I have with RB is why did he visit the anti corruption offices after the Lukuku k15 million saga broke out. This behavior speaks volumes in my opinion!
MMD nkani yalula, no wonders RB was braging of wining ellection at least Zambians now know of your striks. you shamles chaps wait untill the varification of ballot paper is over, you shall dance to our tune. filth animals.
HONESTLY IF ZIMBABWE WITH 2 TRILLION % CANT RIOT EVEN AFTER BBC,SKY KEPT PREDICTING VIOLENCE KAMON GUYS DONT LOOSE YOUR LIFE FOR NOTHING TO LET THESE POLITICIANS DRINK TEA OVER YOUR FUNERAL LIKE KIBAKI/ODINGA AND MUGABE/CHANGIRAI WHILE YOUR FAMILY MOURNS.LEAVE THE CHAMELEON BIASED POST NEWSPAPER WHO RUNS HEADLINE FOR ONE PERSON EVERYDAY AT THE EXPENCE OF DEVELOPMENTAL NEWS.
Ronnie is a power hungry man who defected from Gen Miyanda’s Heritage Party after being promosed an appointment by his tribesman Levy.
However, he has spoken correctly that Sata can not govern a country. There are so many faults on Sata:
1. His bad health- We do not need another state funeral.
2. The man is worn out. All the pictures of him point to that fact.
3. Little education has made him arogant-Inferiority complex
RB has no MMD vision. This man is still UNIP. These are the same people that opposed everything MMD did at it formation.
This is a die hardman UNIP man. His presence is a well calculated move to resuscitate UNIP. If MMD loses he is going back to UNIP. He has no place in MMD. Those supporting him are simply using him to perpetuate their plunder of Zambia’s wealth.
I wish to advise my fellow countrymen and women, the refusal by many people to support Sata has nothing to do with his tribe.
We all overwhelmingly voted for Chiluba trice
It was because he spoke well and very convincing; and in many ways had respect for other people. No vulgar language came out of his mouth.
It is unfortunate that the Bembas this time could not find a better person to contend for Presidency. There are so many Well educated and well able Bembas who should have contested in this most important election of our country.
Therefore do not impose an ill-qualified candidate on Zambians just because he is Bemba.
What political experience has RB?? What a record!
What political experience does Sata have?? What a record!
Viva HH….HE HAS THE BEST POLICIES
Viva HH….THE CHANGE WE NEED
Viva HH….THE ECONOMIC MANAGER
Viva HH…..SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS MAN (Charity begins at home)
Viva HH….The Obama of Zambia
Viva HH…..THE ONLY ISSUE-BASED CANDIDATE OUT OF THE FOUR
Viva HH…..CALM & NON-VIOLENT
HH FOR PRESIDENT
zambians go go go
Rupiah was NOT appointed on the basis of his character and integrity, but on his contribution to the MMD’s good performance in Eastern Province in the 2006 general elections.
MMD are panicking they are feeling HH’S youthful weight, they have nothing reasonable against him all we hear inexperience woe unto them Zambia does not need experience of corrupt selfish people but someone who has economic management skills to liberate the people from all forms of poverty.
Hakainde has the keys viva viava HH
we a tired of recycled politicians this time is for the young to lead the way HH for Preident
Hi Guys,Has anyone heard of the results for the Kanchibiya by
elections in Mpika ? Please tell us the news.Thanks.
What experience is Ronnie preaching? What experience can Sata talk about?
Where is Zambia now?
The so called experienced politicians have mis-ruled Zambia to where it is today?
In 1975, K1 was equal to $1.25.
There are many people in their old age that make terrible mistakes including marrying a woman a quarter of their age.
Zambia has too many so called experienced people who have failed everywhere they have been.
These are the people who are hanging on to politics for there survival.
I HOPE RONNIE DEALS RUTHESLLY WITH PF KAPONYAS LED BY SATA AND THE MAD WHITE BOYGUY SCOTT.THE THUG HAS BEEN ONLY TO THREE PROVINCES AND THINKS IS POPULAR.VIVA RB.SATA GO BACK TO ZANZIBAR
shut up Ronnie, your time is almost up
and #39 go back to Alpha Bar where you belong with the hules
# 37 PF were leading the count with 4,508 Votes followed by MMD with 1,560 Votes as of this morning. The count is still going on. It is a landslide for PF, but then Kanchibaya is located in Mpika which is Sata’s place of origin. I expected this trend of voting.
I am writing this letter with all my heart and personal conviction having seen so much suffering of the majority of Zambians.
We the well level headed Zambians would like to vote for you because of what we have seen in you. This our vote has nothing to do with your tribe.
Out of the tax payers money that educated you to where you are, we are voting you so that you pay back our investment in you.
We are convinced you have better skills compared to any other candidates.
May our God Jehovah be with you always. Viva HH HH HH HH HH HH HH…
#43. Antrax. If your report is true about the voting in Mpika, it goes by the expectation. Sata can not loose in Mpika because he is Bemba. and that is where he comes from. Period.
Am out on a Safari, has anyone please got the final results of the Kanchibiya by elections? Am able to catch Phoenix and Radio 4 but no news. It is indeed a test for most politic parties. Ba Ronnie is just scared of his own shadow for Zambians are now fed up of MMD and please lets kick them out like polio!
#45 it sounds like PF took it by a huge margin
#42-Thanks very much.
Kanchibiya votes as at 10.30 hrs PF 5,000+, MMD 1,000 – 8 polling station remaining.
Yes all security forces are on alert and if anyone wants to disturb te peace, he will be sorted out. Too bad ba Sata may end up having a heart attack in the Chuks.
44 years of peace can not be spoilt by a police constable who deposited merzaf money in his own sata account and unleashed panga welding youths on innocent citizens.
Zambia forward – RB for continuity and peace.
AITAYA MUKAZI UJA KAPINJIMPANGA !!!
ANOTHER PARTY IN POWER FOR 27 YRS +
naziba manje ati ba LT you are the same as MMD! why anything against MMD are not coming out on.
VIVAS PF.Ronie and the cohorts are running away from PF fire power.The family tree is scattering.Leave the office you scoundrel
Family tree, where have you gathered the strength to talk like that?
What experience did KK have when he became president in 1964. Zero. We know that RB has been a failure, he is corrupt and he is a tribalist. The country will do well to try someone who is young, adequately educated and new. That person is HH.
Don’t mind what that Family Tree era appointee, Shikapwasha, is saying. Is he a proper general or one of these Salvation Army chaps?
HH should be the man come 30th October.
Ronnie is a failure. he has done nothing to Keembe. Why is he trying to distort the strait forward news. Not if MMD win, but if they Rig.
Mapushi was great in Keembe, we shall continue missing him. I come from keembe and i know what am talking about. Ronnie is at that position becoz of Levy, therefore he must be prepared to leave that office to serious pipo. We shall remove him from keembe come 2011.
Why you Ronnie do you want to scare people,staunch MMD, THAT GOVERNMENT MACHINERY FOR PUBLIC, NOT YOUR CAMPHGAIN CONCERNS,INFACT POLICE ARE SUPPOSE TO QUESTION YOU BECAUSE WE HAVE TAKEN THE COMPLATE.
Iwe #52 Anon, Kapena mu clicking pa reset instead of submit or maybe you screen is in some language so you are guessing, click on the button on your left! Kaya mwandi mwe!!!!
tHANKYOU #20, he is indeed a coward soldier.
Ba pf Ata, IFya mu matako, Fya muma G strings. Ali!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Dont just warn pipo but do not rigg our elections too.
HH ye, Hakainde Hichilema, HH Ye
Kanchibiya bye-elections final results:
PF – 8,978; MMD – 1,234 and UNPD – 21
Therefore, PF candidate declared winner!!
Too bad for RB.
Viva Sata!! Viva HH!! MMD is going out this time!!
No. 45, dont catch that ‘rat virus’ during your Safari or else you will not be able to cast your vote come October 30!!!!
mmm nice result
BREAKING NEWS.
The late President is having a had time in the arrival longe as he meet with 56 Zambians who died in 2005 as a result of a blust in Chambeshi (BGRIMM) explosive. The 56 are accusing the president for negliegency and luck of protection. Yakakana.
Of all you guys on this platform,how many are going to vote???Stop writing things like “We have made our choice already ” oNLY THOSE THAT WILL BE VOTING WILL MAKE A CHOICE ON THAT DAY, COZ SOME CAN CHANGE ON THAT DAY DUE TO DIFF SITUS. ANYWAY, NOMATTER WHAT, WE HAVE ALREADY RIGGERED,AS A CHIEF RIGGER,I HAVE SAID IT
Dictator Shikapwasha should be first to arrest himself for beatin up Lenjes. He became MP for intimidation and threatening his opponents. “Beshi mwebo tuli mishi.. mulichete mutima ubibi”
Sata is nt bemba u shalow minde,dull dogs!u neva did social studies is it?
Can somebody tell me how elections are rigged in Zambia?
spot on #68, tell them that Mpika is not Bemba land it is actually a mixture of Bisas and lalas. If you listened to the language Judith was using to address the people in her campaign rallies, it was not bemba. Do not open your mouth with no facts. Just accept defeat.
viva RB
Whats up ba Zam Nose bamudala just go the village and reestablish yourself. Kuya bebele.
Ronnie! What experience do you have yourself since you wanted to be adopted in MMD for these elections?
Nway nkala chabe kumunzi kwako uko
chi shikapwasha ichimoona
Ronnnie, u are being pathetic.
Zip your mouth and start preparing for your retirement
spot on # 68 & 70, but the man like many other ethnic groups claims to be Bemba.The simple fact is that he hails from Chitulika village in Mpika and by the way that is where Kanchibiya is.
Ron, small face, big nose, prepare yourself to face judges in court after 30th. no one will protect you this time.
mmd kuya bebele
You people are real *****s…
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