UNIP General Secretary Jemima Banda has accused opposition political parties that took part in the just ended Mpulungu by-election of allegedly being involved in corrupt practices.
And the Christian Coalition has advised UPND president Hakainde Hichilema to reconsider his association with Patriotic Front (PF) leader Michael Sata before he is allegedly soiled by what it described as the latter’s old fashioned politics.
Mrs Banda said it was unfair for opposition political parties to claim that the MMD was corrupt when deep down their hearts they knew that they allegedly left brown parcels to some headmen. [pullquote]We call upon Mr Hakainde Hichilema as a youthful leader not to confuse himself with the old fashioned politics of PF’s Michael Sata. We advise him to chart a clear political path for his career and position himself for the future[/pullquote]
On Wednesday, Patriotic Front (PF) leader Michael Sata accused the MMD of electoral malpractices and said his party would petition the Mpulungu parliamentary results. The seat was won by MMD candidate Given Mung’omba.
“We learnt about the corrupt activities when some headmen complained why UNIP did not leave any parcel when other political parties did,” Mrs Banda said.
The secretary general was campaign manager for UNIP candidate Germanico Simusokwe in the Mpulungu parliamentary by-election.
Mrs Banda said there was need for the opposition political parties to avoid applying double standards.
Mrs Banda complained about the verbal assault UNIP suffered from suspected PF cadres who allegedly referred to UNIP members and officials as foolish people.
She said if PF supporters could behave in an alleged arrogant manner when they were still in the opposition, it would be worse if they formed Government.
It was imperative that Zambians were careful when voting for political parties to form Government.
She was disappointed that PF could shower unprintables on fellow opposition political parties, instead of preaching unity in diversity.
Mrs Banda has cautioned Zambians to seriously look at the calibre of individuals aspiring for public offices like parliamentary seats before they made a mistake of electing crooks or criminals in public offices.
When contacted PF spokesperson Given Lubinda and Alliance for Democratic Development (ADD) president Charles Milupi denied that their parties were involved in corrupt practices in the Mpulungu by-election.
Meanwhile, Christian Coalition has advised Mr Hichilema to reconsider his association with Mr Sata before he is soiled by what they described as latter’s old fashioned politics.
The coalition has also commended President Rupiah Banda’s Government for the various developmental projects it is undertaking across the country especially in rural areas.
According to the coalition, Mr Hichilema should not confuse himself with the old fashioned politics of Mr Sata.
This is according to a joint statement signed by the Coalition president Godwin Musonda and the spokesperson John Mwendapole.
“We call upon Mr Hakainde Hichilema as a youthful leader not to confuse himself with the old fashioned politics of PF’s Michael Sata. We advise him to chart a clear political path for his career and position himself for the future,” reads the statement in part.
The coalition has since congratulated the UPND for scooping the Chilanga by-election.
[Times of Zambia]
SATA PF AND VUVUZELA MEMBE THOUGHT NORHTERN PROVINCE WAS THEIR STRONGHOLD BUT MUCH TO SURPRISE AND SHOCK MMD HAS MADE SERIOUS INROADS. THE BROWN ENVELOPS WERE AN ATTEMPT IN FUTILITY. HAS SATA GOTTEN BACK HIS 27000DOLLARS FROM SOUTH AFRICAN POLICE OR IS THIS A TAIWAN DONATION
“Meanwhile, Christian Coalition has advised Mr Hichilema to reconsider his association with Mr Sata before he is soiled by what they described as latter’s old fashioned politics.”
And then they go on to say….. “The coalition has also commended President Rupiah Banda’s Government for the various developmental projects it is undertaking across the country…..”
Talking about age? Old fashioned politics? Tell us the difference between Lupyia and Chilufya.
“Advising” HH to ditch the PACT to weaken the opposition and ensure that MMD retains power in 2011 is the most disgusting “Advice” one can ever think of. Its shallow politics.
The opposition will only be sure of unseating the MMD from power by working together as they are doing now, despite the teething problems.
But for sponsored spoilers, who would like to see the MMD maintain its grip on power beyong 2011, the PACT is a thorn in their flesh which they will try to break by any means, including by giving wrong advise to weaken it.
VIVA PACT, REMAIN UNITED, FOR VICTORY IS ON THE HORIZON.
IF YOU DIVIDE YOU WILL LAMENTABLY FAIL AND ALL THOSE ADVISING FOR A BREAK IN YOUR PACT WILL CELEBRATE.
UNIP is a tired party please spare us . i dont even understand why they even bother partake in the by elactions , surely they do see the results and one word comes to mind .PATHETIC.
If circumstancez would allow, it would be nice line up the almost dead UNIP stalwarts for public flogging. The ideal thing the former rulling iz join MMD, instead of acting az spoilerz.
#1 LADY GAGA, AKA WILLIAM BANDA
Always on the offensive on the blog, ever exhibiting your violent style of politic which ring true to your “WILLIAM BANDA ANTICS” .
KEEP IT UP.
UNIP should change the name or be in oblivion as they are now.The name is associated with evil like vigilants.We have never forgotten how UNIP used to treat us.It’s only people who were not there that will think of the come back of the party.The name UNIP brings a lot of bad nostalgia.It is a bad name which should be changed if people have to appreaciate them.UNIP will never ressurect.It is a party that caused a lot of attrocities in Zambia.Belonging to UNIP, is like staying with a dead person as a spouse.UNIP is dead and all its ideologies were burried in 1991.A progressive mind cannot continue supporting a dead party.
Can someone please tell me when this so called Christian Coalition came into existence? And which Christians are these who can’t see the sufferings of our people. Go to HELL Godwin Musonda, eat whatever you have been given and spare us from the rot.
Is UNIP still in existance?
UNIP is history! just shut up and liquidate your party.From the ruling party to nothing. Change your name may be things might work for your good.
Aaaah. The Dinosur / Fosilized UNIP has woken up!!!! Where has UNIP come from??? Epobaba!!? Let me grab a chair and popcorns.
This is getting very intresting. NyamaSoya’s old folks in UNIP are being propped up from the dead to support the MMD.Towards 2011 it will be very intresting. Next Clive Chirwa (Prof) will also appear to want to lead us from UK the way Kamuzu did in Malawi. Ha Ha Ha countrymen, lets eat the goodies MMD & their minions will splush OUT. It’s our tax money!!!!!
Ba UNIP with a weak balance sheet…. just keep it shut.
Opportunism, regionalism, tribalism and desperation! Its written all over the statements in the article.
#1, #2 Just eat as much as you can this year cause next year it will be HH at State House.
The problem in Zambia these days is that the main modes of success have become
(1) stealing
(2) corruption
(3) favors from tribes mates or relatives or friends.
That’s why everyone wants to align themselves to a political party of tribes mates, friends or relatives. It is not surprising that Zambia did not reap any medals at the commonwealth games, because medals are won by performance and not by stealing, nepotism or corruption.
# 15 Zambia won a medal at the commonwealth games. We won a medal for :-
Arriving early in mumbai whilst medla hopefuls & record holders from other countries pulled out of the games for safety & security fears.
We were the first country to be booted out in the 1st round. Hence the medal we won or given.
Uwawa…
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UNIP who is UNIP of 300 votes
#7, chitumbuwa, agree with you on this one mate albeit for different reasons. The primary goal of UNIP was liberation, independence, self determination etc, hence the I in the acronym. Thjis goal was achieved and we will forever be grateful to Super Ken and the other founders like Nkhumbula , Kapwepwe, Grey Zulu et al. However, when this happened someone forget to upgrade the I into a more appropriate terminology or alternatively drop it altogether ; then we would have UNP… United National Party. Terminology is a very funny thing. Give someone a label and with time there behaviour will conform to that label. This explains why UNIP continued to behave like they were still fighting for independence until it’s demise in the 90s
politics in zambia make me sick
Unip unip…just go to sleep. You are completely dead old folks. Hehe