“Plan B” that was never really a plan at all.
In Bad Boys II, Will Smith’s Mike Lowrey quips, “Alright, let’s go to Plan B!” as he and Marcus (Martin Lawrence) scramble to salvage yet another disastrous situation. But here’s the thing: in true Bad Boys fashion, the “Plan B” doesn’t really exist. It’s more about winging it and facing whatever comes their way. Sound familiar? Enter Edgar Lungu, Zambia’s sixth president, whose political style has begun to resemble the very chaos of a Bad Boys car chase.
Lungu’s recent public engagements, especially his meetings with opposition leaders, have raised eyebrows. Is he plotting an illegal grand comeback? Or simply cushioning a successor for the Patriotic Front (PF) or the Tonse Alliance? The answer might be as elusive as the villains in a Bad Boys car chase one minute they’re in front, the next, they’re crashing through a window and disappearing.
Lungu’s ambiguous moves in politics are like Mike and Marcus trying to figure out their next move there’s always a Plan B, but you’re never quite sure if it’s real or just a diversion. As much as he may not be able to stand for president again due to legal constraints, his influence remains far from retired. The real question is: what’s his next act? And will it be a Bad Boys style plot twist that no one saw coming?
The UPND, still grappling with governance, might want to wake up. They could find themselves in a HUSA moment, much like Mike’s captain in Bad Boys II caught off guard and scrambling to make sense of it all. And with Lungu in the mix, it might feel like the Joker has entered the scene, stirring chaos, making jokes, and keeping everyone on their toes.
The law may prevent Lungu from running for president again, but that doesn’t mean his “Plan B” is off the table. The ambiguity surrounding his intentions only adds to the mystery just like the unpredictable and often absurd situations in Bad Boys.
UPND, don’t be fooled underestimate Edgar Lungu at your own peril. His political script may not include him on the ballot, but it doesn’t mean he’s out of the game. He’s a wildcard, and whether you laugh or shudder, one thing’s for sure: in the end, you might just find yourself caught in his “Plan B” that was never really a plan at all.
For now, Zambia watches. And like Marcus Burnett said in Bad Boys II, “We ride together, we die together. Bad Boys for life.” But in Lungu’s case, it might be more like, “We plan together, we lose together. Opposition for life.” Or, to the UPND Mufasa!!!! Shivers
Austin Zulu.
A desperate Lungu could be a danger to society. Talk about the proverbial zero-option!
just leave him alone plan B who worked out just like Mozambique way
PEACE BE WITH US FOR THIS FIRST DAY OF 2025
WE all have our own personal beliefs and if we didnt pursue them we would be a let down to ourselves
HAPPY NEW YEAR
Frightened little men feebly advising each other
So now we have Lungu for breakfast, Lungu for lunch and Lungu for supper?
Lock him and throw away the keys
Refreshing well written article setting balance view of ones perception.
Lungu may well have been ban from standing, but seeks to cause confusion in the country out of slight.
I have often admired former Presidents in the country and the continent but two for the quiet demeaner they took after office. The two I refer are Kenyatta and Ian Khama (but in personal opinion am content with what led to their disquiet). In our case, Lungu and his assertion is just being cantakerous. Is he hoping to buy his pardon? Or get a lofty position that would give him immunity? What does that say about those that parot for him, egging him on. Those that seemingly want to jump into “bed with him?” When in office will they sweep aside all that we asked for and UPND has done right? The cadres, the markets, the plots…etc.
What does is ECLs persistence in the political arena telling us of his true intent? When he jumped in, he stated that he wanted to right the wrong he percieved UPND had done by creating a PF faction. However we have seen that infighting culture is a PF thing, with futther factions being created.
One thing I see as a common thread in character is that Mr. Lungu like to make you sit at the edge of your seat, anticipating his next move…with is void of substance but selfserving
Not true, Ian Khama never went quiet until he saw to it that his handpicked successor lost an election which resulted in a party that his father had founded lose power!!
Never say Die. Overcome it.
Even if the plan b fails, there needs to be plan c. Bottom line is don’t give up. Something may look insurmountable, but go for it and mount it.
The most useless president ever………
They say he built…….but…
Who can fail to build with borrowed
money ??, especially……
When the criteria is you fail to payback that borrowed money
and defult loans…???
And , which normal president employs lusambo as a minister ??
Lusambo minister who goes on air to justify stealing as securing the future for your…….
All under lungus watch
FWD2031
Spaka be assured when Your HH leaves it wont be in glory with roses and well wishes
it will be with good riddance and jubilation
much like the past presidents
he will have to take resonsibilty for the failures and unforefilled lies
Comment:ECL is trying to cover up whoever he will support like IAN KHAMA did in botswana,but he is in a mix, TONSE ALLIANCE has founders, UKA too has,as you are seeing of late,pf are fighting as to who is who and who supports who.that’s why is trying to negotiate with all opposition parties.However we are likely going to witness the unip 1996 stuation,no Presidential candidate on the ballot bringing the end of ECL and PF.
Soon demons will be put to sleep and the hand of God will prevail.