The United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) has called on President Hakainde Hichilema to institute a commission of inquiry into recent revelations at the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). This appeal comes in the wake of the resignation of ACC Director General Thom Shamakamba on Tuesday.
UKA Chairperson Sakwiba Sikota stated that Mr. Shamakamba’s resignation should serve as a wake-up call for public service officers who fail to perform due to corruption or incompetence. Mr. Sikota emphasized the importance of transparency and suggested that the commission of inquiry be open to the public, allowing Zambians to fully understand the efforts in the fight against corruption. He shared these thoughts in an interview with ZNBC News in Lusaka.
However, Chief Government Spokesperson Cornelius Mweetwa responded to UKA’s call, describing it as pre-emptive. Mr. Mweetwa noted that the unfolding situation at the ACC should be allowed to develop without prejudice. He affirmed that while the establishment of a commission of inquiry is within the President’s purview, the government is attentive to all stakeholder opinions and will make a well-considered decision.
Mr. Mweetwa, who also serves as the Information and Media Minister, reiterated President Hichilema’s commitment to ensuring that investigative bodies address all financial irregularities highlighted in the Financial Intelligence Centre (FIC) report. He added that the developments at the ACC demonstrate the transparency in managing the fight against corruption, as commissioners and enforcers are encouraged to openly express their views.
The resignation of Mr. Shamakamba has sparked significant public interest and debate on the effectiveness of Zambia’s anti-corruption measures, prompting calls for thorough investigations and greater accountability within public institutions.
SECRETARY TO THE CABINET IS SABOTAGING GOVERNMENT. Removing allowances, stopping staff from working hard, etc. KANGWA MUST GO!
We are not interested. Just work hard
But why should our taxes be paying a crooked and lazy civil service?
After the inquiry, there will be another commission of inquiry to investigate the previous commission of inquiry. The “swamp needs to be drained completely,” the level of state capturer stinks.
upnd has no idea, these angry fat cats don’t know whether they are moving forward or not. This is how it is when pipo build something out of hatred.. karma always has the last laugh.
Imwe ba Tayali naimwe, give us a break. Just enjoy wherever you are.
UKA, please stop wasting time. Go and sit somewhere and come up with a plan of how you will sort out our economic malaise. Only then will we support you, you have just become masters of issuing statements.
A Leopard never changes its spots
Karma has caused confusion in their wicked camp, this is just the start..wait some of the top upnd guys will bail out & spill beans.. wait
upnd, you cannot cause pipo pain like this and get away with it ..noooo. Through out history any tyrant regime’s end is a sad story.Politicians are the most naive short-sighted power drunk morons for sure.
Hollier than thou attitude suddenly
IT wont work for you UKA !!!
QUESTION ??
ARE WE REALLY THAT STUPID TO BRING BACK A PARTY THAT FAILED US SO BADLY
I’m surprised that Saki as a veteran lawyer would call for a commission of inquiry whose report won’t get anywhere. If he thinks that the ACC can’t fairly probe their former boss, it’s better to call for a tribunal. Commissions of Inquiry by their nature are just talking shops without teeth. They usually don’t even have power to subpoena witnesses. Therefore, a tribunal would be better
Instituting a commission an enquire will cost the government money. This man is a lawyer, he should know better. Let him go and ask this person in his personal position as a politician,
For as long as questionable structures from UNIP days are still in place, it will matter less which political party is in government. They just pick up the instruments and continue as usual. It is really beyond time to overhaul our systems bane. Some will overdose the abuse like this guy, others will do it undercover like the previous few…