PF Faction Chairperson for Information and Publicity, Emmanuel Mwamba, has issued a pointed critique of Chipangali Member of Parliament Andrew Lubusha and Chama South MP Davison Mung’andu for what he describes as their “opportunistic stunts.” This rebuke comes in the wake of their recent invitation to the Malaila Traditional Ceremony in Mambwe by President Hakainde Hichilema, a move that some perceive as an attempt to curry favor with the current administration.
In his statement, Mr. Mwamba specifically challenged Mr. Mung’andu’s disparaging remarks about the previous government and former President Edgar Lungu. Mung’andu’s assertion that “load shedding would have been worse under the previous President” was labeled by Mwamba as not only inaccurate but also an attempt to mislead the public. “It is essential to remember that the current administration has faced significant challenges, including energy shortages, which they themselves have not been able to resolve,” Mwamba stated, emphasizing the need for a more honest dialogue about the current state of affairs.
Mwamba further articulated that the ongoing energy crisis under President Hichilema’s administration contradicts the praise lavished upon it by Lubusha and Mung’andu. “Their comments reflect a dangerous disconnect from the realities on the ground, where citizens are still grappling with the consequences of poor governance,” he added. He underscored that both MPs should refrain from misleading the public and focus on genuine support for their president, advising them to do so “quietly and without resorting to false flattery.”
The political ramifications for Lubusha and Mung’andu could be significant. First, their public statements could alienate their core constituents, who may feel that their representatives are out of touch with the challenges they face. If voters perceive that their MPs are engaging in opportunistic behavior rather than advocating for their needs, it could lead to a loss of support in future elections.
Moreover, should the energy crisis continue without resolution, Mung’andu and Lubusha’s comments may backfire, as they could be held accountable for endorsing an administration that has struggled to address critical issues. The electorate is often unforgiving of perceived betrayal, and if constituents feel their MPs are prioritizing political survival over honesty, this could foster discontent and lead to calls for new leadership.
Additionally, Mwamba’s warnings about their political careers serve as a sobering reminder of the precarious nature of political alliances. If they continue down this path, they risk being viewed as opportunists, diminishing their credibility within the party and the broader political landscape. This could make them vulnerable to challenges from within their party, as more principled candidates may emerge to take their places, appealing to voters’ desire for authenticity and accountability.
In conclusion, Mwamba’s remarks serve as a reminder of the complexities of political loyalty and the consequences of public statements that may misrepresent the realities of governance. “As public servants, they owe it to their constituents to be truthful and constructive,” he stressed, calling for a more responsible approach to political discourse. The ongoing challenges faced by the current administration should serve as a catalyst for constructive criticism and collaboration rather than opportunistic posturing. If Lubusha and Mung’andu fail to navigate this delicate political landscape thoughtfully, they may find their careers in jeopardy, ultimately leading to their political downfall.
Mwamba really thinks PF will bounce back; dream on! Zambians have no tendency of going back, and they’re already looking beyond HH.
You miss the fact that Zambians right now can see the difference in governance between upnd and PF and they agree that PF were better. Anyone else is being percieved as an experiment just like hakainde and upnd! And then compare the calibre of leaders in each available party. It’s only PF that has a good group of leaders with GRZ experience who are younger and capable of running GRZ properly after people are fed up with upnd’s blunders! The rest are just one-man parties with no structures; PF structures are very intact!!
Everything is possible right now, PF might come back, so you honestly believe UPND is better than PF ? HH lacks direction and to make matters worse his pride is his downfall
Interesting…
I would love to know how the previous regime would have handled the energy crisis given the circumstances that the current leadership found themselves in, example, the drought and debt burden.
Do these rogue olemekizeka belong to PF ya Liquidator, PF ya Euro Bond olo PF ya Prominent Lawyer. I just need to petition the right institution
The truth really hurts!
What can be worse than this loadshedding we are currently experiencing. Not even the devil cam beat this. What we are experiencing is the worst kind and of loadshedding and UPND has failed to correct this. We have a failure Mr Leadership and his tribesmen Mr Chembe river. Leave PF out of your failures because we never experienced these calamities under PF. What HH should know is a Zambian are not your friend. They can look stup!d today but when the time comes, the will react.
Emmanuel Bwamba
How much worse can it get ???
Country is nearly at shut down
Now asking Mines to reduce power by 30%
Will will relate to below budget forecasts for export
Under PF with the load shading undoubtedly, it would have been worse with that other thing……, Zambia would have been hell.
the gassing fiasco, burning down of markets, procurement of fire tenders and ambulances at inflated prices, contracting construction of roads at exaggerated prices, the mukula tree scandal, 48 miracle houses, theft of millions of dollars at KCM, ransacking of our GOLD at Kasenseli mine, failure to hand over power to the speaker, hounding out people from civil service in so called national interest and the death of President Sata was too too suspicious so ECL MUST account for all that
It is pointless to assume that things would have been worse. I doubt very much the previous guys would have sold our stored staple grain … I also believe that it has been 3 effing years of dallying and toying with perceptions, projections, and statistics. Just deliver on your promises. Things are BAD on your watch. A mambala.
Why must PF be a standard bearer? Since when did the New Dawn ever take responsibility of own leadership shortcomings? Every failure is to PF as success is to UPND. The electorate does not care who did what so long their plight is properly looked into.
Would have been worse? It is worse!
“Would have been” is academic theory- leave it to UNZA. Politicians should stick to what things should be NOW!!
And the price of mealie meal “would have been”?
And the petrol price “would have been”? And the dollar-Kwacha rate “would have been”?
Deeply saddened by the lack of holistic analysis. One doesnt need to be a Climate Change student and appreciate the fact that load shedding has not been caused by HH. For how long and what language should be used to help our people understand this fact. To always speak in campaign mode is dangerous and misleading. Its okay to look for votes but this must be done with honest not unfair, unprofessional statements. Our leaders must step forward to articulate transformative content not campaign slogans
How come South Africa has solved loadshedding? We arent thinking. We are in the same drought and they also experienced loadshedding but it is over. Stop looking for heaven above excuses for HH