FORMER President Frederick Chiluba has dispelled assertions by the Southern African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (SACCORD) that he is indirectly controlling the nation by influencing the decisions of the ruling party.
Dr Chiluba said this through his spokesperson Emmanuel Mwamba, who featured on a Joy FM programme dubbed ‘Ultimate Mind’.
Mr Mwamba said Dr Chiluba is not influencing the decisions of the ruling party and that the former head of State has just decided to support President Banda and his administration.
He said Dr Chiluba is supporting President Banda because of the good leadership being demonstrated.
Mr Mwamba said it is sad that some people and organisations are issuing unsubstantiated stories about Dr Chiluba alleging that the former head of State is influencing the decisions of the MMD.
SACCORD programmes manager Obby Chibuluma was quoted in yesterday’s Post Newspaper saying during the conference organised by Save Life Zambia at Kitwe’s Buchi Hall on Saturday that the people of Zambia must fight the concept of retired presidents influencing Government’s decisions.
But Mr Mwamba said it is sad and disappointing for some people to allege that Dr Chiluba is controlling the nation when the former head of State is just exercising his constitutional rights of supporting the candidate of his choice.
“People should not just be talking anyhow, how can people be saying that Dr Chiluba is ruling when there is an incumbent President? Dr Chiluba has just decided to support President Banda and his administration because of the good leadership he has seen in the current Government,” he said.
Mr Mwamba said people must stop attacking and insulting Dr Chiluba because of his decision to support Mr Banda.
“Zambians must learn to respect the decision which Dr Chiluba has taken. They must also refrain from saying that the former head of State has come back to active politics. He is merely trying to play his role as a goodwill ambassador of the country by advising the incumbent President on matters affecting the country because of his invaluable experience,” he said.
Mr Mwamba advised Zambians to be wary of some politicians who are aspiring for the high office in the 2011elections.
He said there is need for Zambians to start scrutinising the current crop of political players and ensure that they vote for the right candidate.
“People should not just be blaming President Banda and his administration anyhow. The current administration has done a lot of things for this nation, so it is not good for people to start insinuating that Government is not doing anything for the people.
“As the nation prepares for the 2011 presidential and parliamentary elections, it is important that the people of Zambia start scrutinising the current crop of political players if they are to usher into office right leaders who will recognise the needs of the people,” Mr Mwamba said.
And Mr Mwamba said Dr Chiluba did not attack the Constitution of South Africa as reported in a story attributed to a South African national Mbongeni Dlamini in yesterday’s Post Newspaper.
Mr Dlamini alleged that Dr Chiluba attacked the South African laws and Constitution for supporting homosexuality and gay rights.
Mr Mwamba said it is not true that Dr Chiluba described the Constitution of South Africa as devilish.
He said the former head of State only criticised the promotion of homosexuality and gay marriages as this is unChristian.
“Dr Chiluba is very glad that Zambia has not embraced homosexuality and gay marrying. This is a sin and should not be supported and it is sad that the South African national is accusing Dr Chiluba of attacking the Constitution of that country when he did not,” he said.
[Zambia Daily Mail]
What experience does FTJ have? How to use the Zamdrop account? Where to buy designer shoes and suits? How to steal other people’s wives? How to live beyond your means?
Iwe ka chiluba you want to cause unnecessary tension between South Africa and Zambia with your loud and loose mouth. How dare you criticise the country that has kept you alive. Dont insult your doctor before you are healed. If ths south Africans embrace same gender marriages who are you to judge? no one judged you when you stole someones wife. You are the devil your self you short imbecile
# 2 Ala natina, If you meet the short one, aha most probable you can punch him. But know that You have my support. Your comments have made my day. Good for the day.
Which is better, polygamy or same sex marriage?
#2, Thats the message endorsed by many.
#4 none is a lesser evil. sin is sin, full stop.
:-@:-@:-@:-@:-@:-@:-@ From Mwaamba
Mwamba is now confused. He is talking even when it is not neccessary
Yah right Mwamba & we should just believe you with your spin doctor duties…You’re a let down. Instead of standing up for Zambia as a young leader you’re busy speaking for a short man who really has lost his place in Zambian society.
Chiluba tell this to my @@s
Mwamba is a good servant. He has ablockbuster in his hand. When chiluba demise, mwamba can write it all, because he knows this man Kafupi inside out… I congratuate him for being a good servant to his master dribbler..
chiluba should just keep a queit life like kk he already showed us what he is capable of doing when he was president.He has nothing to teach to anyone except how to steal. people are suffering because you sold all the companies and you keep on making noise.
This chap is really a piece of work when LPM was alive and truth be told he exhibited good leadership,the chap was quoted shouting to twachula twanaka at the airport.When everyone now is complaing against bad leadership exhibited by RB and his gang he sees good things.What is wrong with this shameless short old man,he can’t just enjoy his retirement without getting on people’s nerves. You are no longer a factor on the zambian ploitical scene FTJ get that in your thnk skull and spend the rest of your days meditating what awaits you in tour after life with satan.