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Probe of Lungu’s Leaked Speech Extends To State House Staff
THE probe into the leakage of President Lungu’s maiden speech to the ceremonial opening of the fifth session of the 11th National Assembly to The Post newspaper has been cast wide extending to State House staff and other Government employees.
State House permanent secretary Emmanuel Chilubanama said Government through its investigative wings has made headways in the investigations.
Mr Chilubanama said in an interview from Solwezi yesterday that the vigorous investigation is also a measure to curb similar incidents in future.
He said it is criminal for classified information to be found in possession of unauthorised hands and that the perpetrators will be dealt with severely in accordance with the law.
Mr Chilubanama noted that the leaking of secret documents has not been rampant in President Lungu’s administration and that State House will continue to endeavour and ensure it is not perpetrated.
He said the investigations will be conducted expeditiously before getting to the bottom of the matter as the stages through which the speech underwent are known.
“Let me take this opportunity to warn State House staff and Government workers in general against leaking secret documents because if they are found wanting, they will be dealt with severely within the ambits of the law.
“We know the stages it (speech) passed through and it is simple to get to the bottom of the matter and we have made headways after handing over the matter to the investigative wings,” Mr Chilubanama said
He said it is worrying that some sensitive Government plans and deliberations are sometimes leaked to the public before it is appropriate to publish them in public domain.
He said it is the responsibility of all Government workers to ensure that secret documents are safely kept within specified boundaries.
And Mr Chilubanama has dispelled rumours that President Lungu’s political adviser Kaizer Zulu has been suspended following reports in The Post newspaper that he fired shots from his pistol at Enock Kavindele Junior at Lusaka’s Chrismar Hotel.
On Tuesday, Inspector-General of police Stella Libongani said police have instituted investigations into the leakage of President Lungu’s speech to the ceremonial opening of the fifth session of the 11th National Assembly to The Post newspaper.
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kayula
September 25, 2015 at 4:59 am
The biggest problem is having pipo who think of themselves first. Because of money and power pipo can do anyting. Thats why HE should not trust anyone. otherwise this is dangerous to our national security.
Pussi Breaker
September 25, 2015 at 8:55 am
Kayula yo president thinks he is the peoples champion.The post helped PF once it can destroy it twice.There are rats in government spying for the good of the people not Edgar.The guy can sale Zambia for for ten crates of castle lager.booshit
Anonymous
September 25, 2015 at 5:02 am
Which secret u idiots. We need to know what is happenning in our country. Kuya bebele ba kolwe.
Judge Joe Bidden
September 25, 2015 at 5:20 am
Stupid government you are even saying investigation even went to government officials, you should be careless how on earth a 4 page document reach other Govt Depts When it can be handled only by not more than 3 people? That also tells us that so many people wrote that speech. Edgar just reads… then your PF cadres celebrate ati Edgar chaume! Kikiki yeah next time Edgar should type it himself in his office!
Pussi Breaker
September 25, 2015 at 9:05 am
judge boyi Edger is dull the only speech he knows starts with Gila no kumwele ending with wechiliwe chakale which he sang at Satas funeral to blackmail all of us
Pussi Breaker
September 25, 2015 at 9:05 am
judge boyi Edger is dull the only speech he knows starts with Gula ni kumwele ending with wechiliwe chakale which he sang at Satas funeral to blackmail all of us
Judge Joe Bidden
September 25, 2015 at 10:15 am
Kikiki
New Educated Zambia©❤√
September 25, 2015 at 7:38 am
Kiki even the secret agents have lost faith and hope in this chap lungu. We all want change.
Objective Prophetic Philosopher
September 25, 2015 at 8:06 am
*****A TIMELY LESSON FROM YOUR OWN ‘kids’****
Even children have their own way of communicating their grievances if they feel they need to be heard. They at times spill what you offer them as food………
The3ye
September 25, 2015 at 8:41 am
Why is a speech that was meant to be read to the nation/public in the first place considered confidential?
The Jew/
September 25, 2015 at 9:44 am
Stop wasting Tax payers money in the name of investgating such an issue, if that speech was meant for zambians why would one regard it as a secret.
Judge Joe Bidden
September 25, 2015 at 10:21 am
Exactly.
melody
September 25, 2015 at 10:13 am
anonymous,cakubaba cos yo president has failed to smell state house jerous teinobe u ll die with shock edgar is enjoying and his name will continue to b among the presidents who have once ruled zambia.And u shud increase the insults so tt it helps yo hh to reach state house fast
JOJO
September 25, 2015 at 10:45 am
You know you e losing it when u realise ur backroom stuff is not showing any loyalty anymore.
chisomo
September 25, 2015 at 11:04 am
but zoona these guys like wasting money by election here and there. its true a pig ll always b a pig. nangu tulande awe mwaandi.
chisomo
September 25, 2015 at 11:10 am
ba tumfweko were is the topic of keizar zulu
Hammer
September 25, 2015 at 11:18 am
The era of comedy in State House
Advocate
September 25, 2015 at 12:15 pm
This speech was a public document written by Muhabi Lungu who knows economics language of flattering.Why should it be confidential today.Is it because Lungu does not understand it.
chisomo
September 25, 2015 at 2:25 pm
ba melody its not about yo presdent or my presdent but its about zambia a comon man who is suffering most. we cant say zambia without mentioning lungu and we cant say lungu without zambia. it is bcoz he is the one DRIVING now. who eva ll b a driva if he meses we ll tok. rb was nyama soya, levy was cabege and now lungu is ……?
Ba zed
September 25, 2015 at 3:27 pm
The speach was a very good speech weather written by whoever,lungu approved,leaking information is illeagal regardless of who or what.
New Educated Zambia©❤√
September 26, 2015 at 8:36 am
Can lungu now face the public in a question and answer session around the speech he read?
Chitutuma
September 26, 2015 at 3:17 pm
Looks like the system is rotten to the core. All these cases of top-level leakages and not a single culprit being brought to book!