IT is President Edgar Lungu’s love of beer that causes him to abandon his duties and sneak out of State House to party with his friends, says Request Muntanga.
Speaking on Hot FM Radio’s Red Hot Breakfast show on Saturday, President Lungu disclosed that he sometimes gets too lonely and sneaks out of State House to see his friends. “For the nine months that I have been around, I have settled down sufficiently and I think I am on course. The only thing I can say is that it’s a lonely life around here.
It’s lonely indeed because you are the man of the moment and the buck stops with you…I really miss being out there. We used to have a nice time with all my friends but I try to sneak out of State House… (laughs). How I wish I could be as free as I was whilst still being President. It is indeed true, out there I miss you guys,” said President Lungu. But Muntanga said the Head of State was obviously regretting being in his portfolio because he could not indulge in drinking freely with his compatriots. “I still do not believe he really said that on live radio.
I am shocked that he can openly admit that he sneaks out of State House and attempting to do it incognito means he knows the public would not approve of what he does when he goes out. Maybe he wants to meet with his drinking buddies,” he said. Muntanga said it was clear President Lungu was missing drinking recklessly with his friends, which was why he approved the tax reduction on clear beer.
“Should we assume that since he used to be a careless drinker, he is drinking again? And now he is missing drinking carelessly with his friends. Are we wrong to believe that to appease his friends, he has convinced the Ministry of Finance to cut down on beer taxes,” he said. “He should have looked at reducing taxes on things that would help most Zambians like reducing taxes on fuel because this impacts most of the goods but now to see that the tax on beer comes down and here is our President saying he has missed his social life…” And Muntanga wondered whether President Lungu knew the security breach or threat he was doing to himself by first sneaking out of State House and openly declaring it.
“Moreover, what happens to his security personnel when he is sneaking out? That is total irresponsibility on his part. Maybe he can sneak out but he does not need to tell us all about it.
So I feel very sad as a Zambian that my President can state things like that,” he said. Muntanga observed that it was sad that President Lungu, despite being in power for almost ten months, had not yet realised his responsibilities. “He [Lungu] has not come to terms with the responsibility he has for the Zambian people. I am sorry for my President,” said Muntanga.
james tembo
October 14, 2015 at 9:48 am
Muntanga WHAT A PARLIAMENTARIAN YOU ARE PETTY YOU HAVE NOTHING TO SAY SO JUST SHUT UP
Isaac
October 14, 2015 at 2:50 pm
This man is really mad. What type of an MP is he?? Why sneaking out of state out coz of beer when there is already beer at plot one. Muntanga you’re mad to the core! ECL is just missing friends not beer which you’re you’re talking.He has plenty already.
moses
October 15, 2015 at 10:58 pm
muntanga what is your problem? in the US mr Obama attended a wedding almost un invited to the great appreciation and honor from the bridegroom! Thats life, we are meant to socialize and reduce stress! leave Ba mwine alone!
IF NOT
October 14, 2015 at 9:50 am
Muntanga is just a sour grape. Who really enjoys drinking beer from their homes? It’s more fun to be out with friends once in a while and very normal. He never said he regrets his portfolio but only misses his friends sometimes. Leave ECL alone he’s only human just like you condemning him, if not better than yourselves.
one d
October 14, 2015 at 9:53 am
Mutaanga has not raised a single important point in this article, hes so petty and childish. What opposition members we have in Zambia.What a waste of space.
mj banda
October 14, 2015 at 9:56 am
This is the story UPND guys will appreciate and approve, just wait for more comments. This Muntanga is just a bitter person just the same people leaking information at state house.
PETER
October 14, 2015 at 10:14 am
MUNTANGA I HAVE ALWAYS RESPECTED U AS RARE BREED IN UPND,BUT U HAVE DISAPOINTED ME.U HAVE NOTHING TO SAY.EVERY PRESIDENT IS GIVEN A CHANCE TO RELAX AND SOCIALISE.IN AMERICA THERE IS A PRESIDENTIAL HOUSE IN NEW YORK WHICH NO ONE NOT EVN JOURNALISTS HAVE EVER SEEN,WERE THE PRESIDENTS GOES TO JUST HAVE SOME SOCIAL TIME WITH HIS FRIENDS.CONCENTRATE ON YO PARTY WHICH IS SINKING.U HAVE FOUGHT AND SACRIFICED FOR UPND,YET YO PRESIDENT HH CHOSE A THUG BY THE NAME OF GBM TO BE VICE PRESIDENT LEAVING UN INJ DOLDRUMS.
JASON NYIRENDA
October 14, 2015 at 10:21 am
We all miss friends when we are away from them. Even when we are transferred from one province to another, we miss those that we were used to interacting with in our previous work places. Shame on my NOT so honourable MP.
We know that KK, Chiluba (incognito), Mwanawasa, RB , and even Sata used to go sneak out of state house. This is bull shit mr MP
MCCM
October 14, 2015 at 12:54 pm
Even HH being the closest opposition leader to the current president is as important as all presidential hopefulls.I met HH on his way from civic center to Kamwala walking alone with no security and people did not recognise him only a few kaponyas followed him raising the forward symbol.HH dipped into his pocket and issued cash to them,they let him go and begun raising PF symbol.Whats wrong with that?
Isaac
October 14, 2015 at 2:55 pm
KKKKKKK That was a nice one my brother.
HAMAPIPO HAMANJA
October 15, 2015 at 9:02 am
thats awesome!!!!
Famous idiot!...
October 14, 2015 at 10:21 am
Thats the problem with Zambians uku landa landa nefishilinge kano mulandepo. Muntanga leave the man alone umwine efyo alefwaya mukulu kaili. Busy complaining kwati lipuli muli bamba!
chuundu chaitwa(cc)
October 14, 2015 at 10:25 am
some articles are worthy commenting UPND Has run out of ideas their politics is not based on checks and balances but personal attacks due to hatred & bitterness in their hearts
COONDE
October 14, 2015 at 10:25 am
MUNTANGA IS SIMPLY SAYING PRESIDENT LUNGU IS SO CHEAP. LUNGU HAS NO QUALITIES OF A PRESIDENT. LUNGU BELONGS TO THE GHETTO WORLD. LUNGU IS A SERIOUS MISPLACEMENT BY ZAMBIANS. HE SHOULD IMMEDIATELY BE RELIEVED OF HIS RESPONSIBILITIES OF STATES MAN.
HAMAPIPO HAMANJA
October 15, 2015 at 9:05 am
ni bitterness na hatred to th max koma iyi, kil urself….
Judge Joe Bidden
October 14, 2015 at 10:31 am
Yes am in opposition but thats nonsense we have more serious issues to tackle thats affecting Zambians. Even if Edgar goes to drink thats his liver and health. He will die alone.
HAMAPIPO HAMANJA
October 15, 2015 at 9:06 am
jjb niawe waona kuti ndimwe vipuba ka???
zambian
October 14, 2015 at 10:41 am
allow muntanga to oppose,its painful to be in opposition,at least it reduces stress when he says something regardless of its relevance to our country…
HAMAPIPO HAMANJA
October 15, 2015 at 9:07 am
ok iwe ukali ku kalipa….til 2026
Ndanje Kahks
October 14, 2015 at 10:49 am
He is just as human as you. Even the Bible does not condemn beer.
AM 4 CHRIST
October 14, 2015 at 1:03 pm
1Corinthians 6:9-10.Even drunkards has no place in the kingdom of God so STOP DECIEVING DRUNKARDS u agent of satan
Judge Joe Bidden
October 14, 2015 at 2:06 pm
Proverbs 31:6
For they will drink and forget what is decreed, and pervert the rights of all the afflicted. Give beer to him who is perishing, And wine to him whose life is bitter. Let him drink and forget his poverty And remember his trouble no more…
Pwii
October 14, 2015 at 11:08 am
Bamutanga libo….. Sana ilya mbushi
kayombo
October 14, 2015 at 11:19 am
No wonder your president cannot smile , all he does is sneak out and see fellow satanists and masionists
Ndanje Kahks
October 14, 2015 at 11:22 am
Wa beba kwena
Patrickmbiyeti
October 14, 2015 at 11:24 am
These are not politicians they ar condemnitians,jealousitians and timewasters.
Czar
October 14, 2015 at 12:08 pm
Sounds like tantrums of a toddler in a wet diaper.
Denkete
October 14, 2015 at 12:18 pm
I had a lot of respect for Muntanga prior to his vomit. Now I know Muntanga litoole.
St. Sweet Anus
October 14, 2015 at 12:40 pm
And there we go failing to distinguish good humor from sloppiness. I think it was a nice interview.
jobo
October 14, 2015 at 1:05 pm
but indeed even me can do it that post is so boring,guarded like a prisoner,above all he never wanted to be president ,he was falsed. Let him be 2016 is coming unless pf change their candidate,will they win,otherwise the temple is on fire
HAMAPIPO HAMANJA
October 15, 2015 at 9:11 am
sela tubombeko……wala bakaamba
AM 4 CHRIST
October 14, 2015 at 1:05 pm
.1Corinthians 6:9-10.Even drunkards has no place in the kingdom of God so STOP DECIEVING DRUNKARDS u agent of satan
Fulu Fulu
October 14, 2015 at 5:42 pm
You’re such an illiterate. That scripture is talking about DRUNKARDS and DRUNKENNESS. People who drink to pass out. The bible says “drink and be merry”. Pretty sure one does not become merry from a glass of orange juice. Even Jesus drunk and made wine. Drinking is great, but in moderation as with anything.
IF NOT
October 14, 2015 at 1:14 pm
what of freemasons, prostitutes, thieves, liars, haters, wizards, witches, satanists, hypocrites etc…………..who are you to judge?????
Venus
October 14, 2015 at 1:40 pm
Wakumbwa fye! Are you the one who buys for him?
Ndanje Kahks
October 14, 2015 at 2:03 pm
blabla
Ndanje Kahks
October 14, 2015 at 2:05 pm
OK WHY ARE YOU BLOCKING ME?
mailoni brother
October 14, 2015 at 3:36 pm
and these are the kind of people that NEZ associates with!!
kambole chisha
October 14, 2015 at 3:48 pm
So if he was caught in adultery outside statehouse, it is ok with most of u supporting lungu’s behaviour? You are disgusting. Muntanga was merely indicating that it is not right even with security for lungu. Any way since, wako ni wako, it is ok i suppose.
soswe takwata imilimo
October 14, 2015 at 3:48 pm
If he invites his friends to state house you will say state house has been turned into a bar…ubupuba ba muntanga.
tontoz
October 14, 2015 at 4:26 pm
Ala boi pakubweshya ubwalwa bwena naubomba. Hater gona hate. efyo twakusalile.Twanwa nafuti
the lion
October 14, 2015 at 4:30 pm
Kikikifools pf is wining I prefer a president who drindrinks beer than blood
the lion
October 14, 2015 at 4:40 pm
Fools pf for lyf
the lion
October 14, 2015 at 4:48 pm
Bt he is human
pink toe
October 14, 2015 at 5:36 pm
You do not understand Presidential Life Mr. Muntanga.Some times these people want to get first hand information and can go out of the State house area and come back without you knowing. Whats your concern? You simply do not have respect for the State PRESIDENT. No wonder he’s the best so far.
Kwati like so
October 14, 2015 at 5:49 pm
Request, u requested for such comments. M partying 2nyt n 2moro takes me to kalulushi after 17years. Wanna meet my friends n former teachers.
Ndanje Kahks
October 15, 2015 at 6:49 am
Will be waiting for you so that we drink at Dealers
New Educated Zambia©❤√
October 14, 2015 at 8:59 pm
Drinking is allowed. We are not a Muslim country. Only issue is that if you drink you should have the capacity to work hard and manage the country. We drinkers have more responsibility as we need to ensure we can work with hangover. Lungu sadly can’t manage but that doesn’t mean we should insult him. Let us wait 2016 to make change. God bless lungu
Czar
October 15, 2015 at 7:43 am
I am warming up to you!
lion
October 14, 2015 at 9:05 pm
Guys guys the lion has spoken come 2016 lungu will win again we dnt have leadership in zambia let’s face it how many tyms has HH failed to read between the lines worse off in the lines he always makes same wrongs nd if u think I’m joking wait nd watch this space these mps in upnd they ev failed to work in southern province nd if voted into power kaya ?drinking beer is never a sin fool bt wat u do that’s wat makes u a sinner pls pls pls, u were on sata to his grave nw u wnt tel us he was better wen u cald him names nd tomoro ull say lungu was better do u guys knw wat u wnt in lyf or wat Watch this space God is gudanything pf is wrong to upnd its tym for upnd to grow up talema wit yo noise.
jenkins
October 14, 2015 at 10:00 pm
There is the difference between Lungu and the UPND camp. Lungu is a man of the people and wishes to social, interact and mingle whilst the UPND camp is elitist, segregationist and pompous. Eh, another, added reason I dislike this UPND and its elitists.
kakolwe
October 14, 2015 at 11:07 pm
“…. but I try to sneak out of state house”
Muntanga, ponder the meaning of the word TRY & connect it to the man shouting it out to his buddies that he misses them. Does anything school you? Mulicipuba tataafyala!
HAMAPIPO HAMANJA
October 15, 2015 at 9:18 am
iwe ask muntanga o sori request wanvela….sure na bana bako bonse baona ati dady alibe nzelu, bazaku gonela mukazi wako ngati usobela choncho
jkms
October 15, 2015 at 10:09 am
Mutanga has failed in Kalomo even his bar is worse. Let ECL abombeko.
pf
October 15, 2015 at 1:23 pm
their is time 4 everything, he is a human being abind 2 refreshements.respect leaders
devil
October 15, 2015 at 3:01 pm
let ECL enjoy his drink just as we hear HH enjoys maureen and saboi
li kin pi
October 15, 2015 at 3:11 pm
m goin bk 2china, nonsense request muntanga
Shaka Zulu
October 15, 2015 at 3:19 pm
Let him drink.It’s his life, so long as he doesn’t drink under the title of republican president but as a Zambian citizen.
Forever Young
October 15, 2015 at 3:27 pm
You people castigating the president are uneducated fools. Drinking is allowed. Do you even know what time and when he drinks? Isn’t he human just like you? He need pass time just like you do. Seeking out can be anything between a few minutes to hours. Am 100% sure he works and in his rest time he prefers drink and rarely. Leave him alone. Stupid disgruntled hypocrites. That is why you will never rule. Butt faces.
pf
October 15, 2015 at 4:23 pm
his favourite beer cant b found in state house.
Mwaka
October 15, 2015 at 8:09 pm
muntanga full of cheap talk and low energy