By Prince Bill M. Kaping’a Political/Social Analyst
Chiengi Member of Parliament Hon. Given Katuta has deposited something interesting on her Facebook page regarding the question of political prostitution. She observes that in the interest of our feeble and nursling democracy; politicians should stop frolicking around political parties like excitable little monkeys hopping from one tree to another after losing elections, but must rather be encouraged to stick to their political parties if our democracy is to flourish.
“Let’s learn from USA, UK, India, RSA and lastly UPND which spent 23 years in opposition and still remained steadfast until winning in 2021,” she writes.
What do we make of this?
No matter how tough the situation may be, we must be seen to maintain a modicum of decency in our politics……this is what differentiates us from the rest of animals! We can’t have a situation whereby we simply have no qualms evolving from MMD to PF, and PF to UPND overnight! Isn’t it possible to uphold a political ideology of some kind? Or are we simply all students of Daniel Munkombwe’s school of politics par excellence?
This country seems to have ‘kissed goodbye’ to political ideology once UNIP got ejected from power early 1990s. Immediately the flame was extinguished to be replaced by the clock, we woke up to smartly dressed individuals in business suits, their chests adorned with an array of degrees, who wasted no time pontificating about the manner liberal economic policies would extricate us from the quagmire in their impressive fake American accents! Did they even believe in their own mantra in the first place?
Anyway……before long, the clumsy boat would come cruising along and drown the watch as the hour progressed! Facing the imminent threat of being deprived of bread and butter, some of these crafty MMD leaders would swiftly metamorphosize into the green colour. In no time, you would see them storming the villages and shanty compounds kneeling down before humble country folk to portray a humble façade as they espoused so-called pro-poor policies of PF.
And finally when the hand flexed its muscles and capsized the boat, we would see a number of individuals that were pretending to be firm believers of PF policies until now, begin ‘ranting’ they’re eager to assist one Bally unite, and economically liberate our country. Of course, they can only afford to make such declarations by sneaking into the villages to hide from the scrutiny of the well-informed citizenry who can easily call out their insincerity.
Enough is enough! We must start addressing such individuals by their correct titles – unpatriotic and selfish citizens hell-bent on plundering our resources. These are lazy chaps who can’t survive outside the framework of politics. They are used to being associated with a party in power so they can continue enjoying the spoils through government jobs or contracts.
It’s encouraging the UPND leadership seemed to have read through their evil schemes, somehow. Speaking in an interview with Diggers, UPND national chairman Steven Katuka cautioned those joining the ruling party against doing so with a view of getting government jobs or party positions.
You don’t have to necessarily belong to a ruling political party to serve this nation better! Stop fooling us! You are doing so, for selfish reasons…..shameless harlots! Who isn’t aware you are in a hurry to join the ruling party so you may be forgiven of your past crimes or simply because you are looking for survival since you are lazy suckers who can’t survive on your own unless through government resources.
Abash political prostitutes!
PROSITUTES IN WHATEVER FIELD HAVE BEEN AROUND SINCE THE BEGINNING OF MAN
THEY HERE TO STAY YOUR JESUS WILL TELL YOU THAT
The same democracy we worship is based on freedom of association which allows for the same prostitution you so refer to.
The same democracy we worship is based on freedom of ass0ciation which allows for the same pr0stitution you so refer to.
The same dem0cracy we w0rship is based on freedom of ass0ciation which allows for the same pr0stitution you so refer to.
Agony is setting up a moderation code on LT only to be a victim of it myself. I am waiting to release my own comment
And, Stup!d KZ, do you REALLY think there is anyone waiting on your input? The only thing that we want from you is your ARREST! Thankfully we won’t have to wait much longer!
Prince of tribalism
The UPND should have shown maturity and refused those wanting to join.
You won elections without them, what value do they bring to the table?
No corruption it is Easter. Take a break from all your constant hating and anger. I know things are hard under this government you voted in, buy don’t take it out on me. Fuseke
completely share your opinion! As a result it has slowed the constitution as a living document that provides information that is current and accurate.
GRZ What’s going on?
These are all wannbe business people bussinessmen looking to enrich themselves. Period.
They should not be called politicians.
Politics is a very lucrative business in zambia.
Which other field apart from an exceptional business would make someone like lusambo own a multi million dollar propert portfolio in 5 years ????
THE TR00l WANTING PEACE AT EASTER
JUST SHOWS WHAT HE REALLY IS 364 DAYS OF TR00LING SEWERAGE
AND 1 DAY OF GOOD WILL TO ALL
TR00LY WE DONT BLAME ANYTHING ON YOU
YOU REALLY A NOTHING EXCEPT IN YOUR OWN MIND
RELAX
Hi Mr Lyopu Lyopu. What are you busy with there ? “I ‘m preparing the insamba delicacy?”Mr Lyopu Lyopu replied.”l can see the meat looks delicious “ Mr Grill replied. “This insamba delicacy is very nice meat,but you can’t eat anyhow unless you know how to prepare it”answered Mr Lyopu Lyopu.”You have to have a skill to prepare it so that you can eat.” We’ve seen pollution coming from Vultures party,Tuntu party and many more who were not there when we were attending lessons of how to prepare insamba.lt is worrisome …..Is your party composed of other political …..?Or it is a pure……hhhhoh
All of PF politicians were once UNIP and MMD members …fact of political prostitution.
Political party loyalty in Zambia appears to only last as long as there is money to be made. Otherwise forget! These people are like locusts..if you get my meaning! It’s why you should not beat about the bush exposing them; reject, name & shame. Then perhaps we will have genuine time tested membership.
#plant a tree please.
@ Prince….I am with you , 4 sure it doesn’t make any sense hopping from one branch to another as these “branches ‘ are meant to abide by an ideology not today green, tomorrow red does not cut it. Dununa reverse can’t be FORWARD.
SO EVEN KAIZAR ZULU WANTS TO JOIN UPND?
Political ideology is rarely mentioned nowadays because no political party stands for any principle. The politicians in a party are just looking forward to holding office and making their own money. Ask the PF members what they stood for and most wont know. Only Sata himself had a pro-poor stance that his followers imitated for the sake of their paycheck. UPND look equally lost. They cant tell us whether they can deliver Zambia’s economy to empower the natives because they are looking after stakeholders abroad with a hand on our mineral resources. At present we are headless chickens crossing the Great North road without any traffic cop to help us
Political ideology is rarely mentioned nowadays because no political party stands for any principle. The politicians in a party are just looking forward to holding office and making their own money. Ask the PF members what they stood for and most wont know. Only Sata himself had a pro-poor stance that his followers imitated for the sake of their paycheck. UPND look equally lost. They cant tell us whether they can deliver Zambia’s economy to empower the natives because they are looking after stakeholders abroad with a hand on our mineral resources. At present we are headless chickens crossing the Great North road without any traffic cop to help us. Lucky are those who will reach the other side.
Not being tribal but have you noticed that if you’re a Tonga and you resign from PF and join UPND they don’t call you a Political prostitute….why
Saulosi you know the deal
Deja vu: You are the real tribalist. You are always calling innocent people tribalist u son of a Kasai. I will deal with you from here onwards.
You came to Zambia on a visit but you want to talk as tho you are a citizen? Atase, upuba kwamene ukko ku Kinshasa.
Saulosi point proven by the reaction your comment has gotten. Some t.o.n.g.a tribalists are so hateful