The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has called on the two factions in the former ruling party, the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) to amicably sort out there problems as their continued infighting is not inspiring the country.
Speaking in an interview FODEP Executive Director McDonald Chipenzi advised the two factions to have a round table meeting chaired by an independent person or group were the two groups can try and reconcile as well as find an amicable solution to the problems in the former ruling party.
Mr Chipenzi said the ongoing wrangles in the MMD are ripping the party apart and are not inspiring to ordinary members considering that the wrangles are an open secret as senior members are always attacking one another through the press.
“In as much as democracy is about divergent views the wrangles in the MMD are not inspiring to ordinary members especially that their wrangles are always an open secret as it is always in the press whenever they attack one another.
“What we want to appeal to the MMD is that let them organize a round table meeting and find a very independent moderator to try and reconcile the two factions so that an amicable solution can be found to the problems that they may have,” Mr Chipenzi said.
Mr Chipenzi further called on the for ruling party to show maturity in how it sorts out its internal problems and show the nation that it is indeed the mother of the country’s democracy the public considers it to be by ensuring that it resolves the current problems amicably.
“Yes intra democracy is very important, yes intra conflict is unavoidable but how we solve those things, how we resolve them is what makes the party to be seen like its mature or it still needs to grow and MMD having been in power for 20years must have known how to handle such kinds of conflicts. They should have conflict resolution mechanisms which are effective that will help them stand firm in the face of such kind of pressures,” He said
Meanwhile Mr Chipenzi has appealed to other opposition political parties in the country to help MMD stabilize as their misfortune may spill over to other political parties.
He said, “We appeal to other political parties to help the MMD stabilize because their misfortune may spill over to you political parties so the more you find a better and lasting solution to the sister party the better for your existence.”
He also called on any external forces that might be pushing their agenda in the MMD to stop as the same fate may befall them.
The MMD has been engulfed in wrangles which continue to deepen as the two factions seem to have failed to find amicable solutions to the problems in the party.
Why would FODEP be more interested in MMD instead of worrying about their frail party. You want to advise when your party is a joke? It is like advise here, I only take it to people at my level or nearer not people using profanity and undermine my brilliance. I ignore those. Here we are with FODEP worried about MMD instead of themselves, how silly.
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Brother Chipenzi your proposal has not merit – it is very important to reflect on your proposals before sharing them with the public. MMD is going through a normal political phase – if you are truly interested in democracy then you should commend the MMD. MMD has demonstrated a lot of political maturity than any other political in Zambia. The rebel group does not mean well for the party, there time has come to an end, they should either join the Patriotic Front or take a break. FODEP needs renewal because you have run out of sound counsel. Issuing statements is good but do this when you have something to offer – avoid crowding the media with your personal agenda. Have pity on the readers – we are not garbage collector!
Isn’t this the same chimpazi who used to yhap loudly against grz over draft constitution? now organizing round table meetings/indaba. shame
FODEP you do not reconcile with people like Kaingu – watching his interview on ZNBC I was not sure the man was in his right senses or he was seeing someone with a gun pointed on him – the Nigerian movie way. Discipline is the best for any organisation. And leadership is about shared values and beliefs.
What round table? It has been broken by the traitors so where are they going to sit? They have even stolen the chairs so no meeting bwana.