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UPND Suspends Newly Appointed D/Ministers In PF Govt
Sinjembela MP Njeulu Poniso and Kalabo MP Chinga Miyutu have been suspended from UPND with immediate effect for failing to perform party functions in the province , says UPND Western province chairman M.D Mubita.
Mubita says the the duo could not adhere to the promise they made when being interviewed for adoption that they will always identify themselves with UPND and support the party anytime called upon .
He revealed that on three occasions the tow PF moles failed to participate in by-elections some of them being held in the province despite being informed. Consequently, the provincial disciplinary committee attributed this inertia as a maneuver to cross.
‘However, as UPND working with the government of the day is NOT an issue but the method and enticements indicated to our MPs is corruption of the worst kind,’ said Mubita in a press statetment reproduced below:
UNITED PARTY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
(UPND)
WESTERN PROVINCE
PRESS RELEASE
Distinguished members of the press, ladies and gentlemen a number of issues have taken place in our party in the Western Province and you needed to be informed about them. Indeed it is our mandate to keep you updated on the happenings within our party (UPND).We strongly believe that constant interaction with you is one way we can inform you about our views as a party on certain happenings in the province so that you are able to make informed decisions. Unfortunately, the playing field has never been level. We tried to cry before our ‘colleagues ’to allow us meet in order to exchange views and this has always been difficulty. It is on this premise that this press release is being availed to you so that objectivity in your reporting takes a central stage. I fully understand the cicumstances under which some of you find yourselves in and we have exchanged views on one to one basis over it. You will help to build and consolidate democracy we peacefully gave ourselves in 1991 if only you extended your microphones more to the voiceless. However, UPND in the province will always strive to manifest itself as much as possible in a peaceful manner. After all we know each other well within our party circles in our province and have never been confrontational to each other. We always congratulated any party that performed well at any election.
Protest against women and youth day celebrations
In as much as we understand the essence of these international celebrations, UPND in the province found in difficult to participate due to the following reasons:
- Unwarranted persecution of UPND and other opposition parties.
- Denial of the party freedom to hold meetings.
- Unwarranted suspicion of some members of the provincial committee to
- Be involved in alleged subversive activities, an issue we strongly refute.
Sesheke celebrations
However, Sesheke did participate in the women celebration due to communication breakdown. Preliminary investigations do not lead to defiance and they have since apologized to the province .It was not defiance of party orders as it was reported in some media. We are monitoring the situation there.
Let me take this opportunity again to inform members that the order still stands-
Let’s dedicate 12th.March 2013(youth day) to reflect on the futureless of our youths in the country with rampart unemployment challenge at the helm.
Suspension of Hon.Chiinga Miyutu and Hon.Poniso Njeulu
The two MPs for Kalabo central and Sinjembela respectively have been suspended from performing party functions in the province with immediate effect. The duo could not adhere to the promise they made when being interviewed for adoption that they will always identify themselves with UPND and support the party anytime called upon .On three occasions they failed to participate in by-elections some of them being held in the province despite being informed. Consequently, the provincial disciplinary committee attributed this inertia as a maneuver to cross.
However, as UPND working with the government of the day is NOT an issue but the method and enticements indicated to our MPs is corruption of the worst kind.
The popularity of a candidate in a constituency is attributed to the strength of the candidate’s party .If the candidate is interested in the services of a particular candidate from the opposition, sincere negotiations should be instituted with the concerned party and NOT with individual MPs. This is in the interest of true transparency .As far as we are concerned we shall always suspect them of being corrupt.
Again let me request our committees in the affected constituencies to open up dialogue with super-substitutes and prepare them for the occasion.
Hon .M Mutelo and others join UPND family
The United Party for National Development in Lukulu welcomed the defection of
Hon.Mutelo and 206 others from MMD, PF, NAREP and ADD. We whole heartedly welcome them to UPND family in Western Province. Together we can build a prosperous western province.
Dear colleagues, we still have hope and appreciate the role you play as citizens of this province (INFORM US, EDUCATE US, COMMUNICATE TO US) you hold the torch here.
We hold the Catholic Bishops’ letter with the holiness it deserves for bringing governments’ short-comings to the surface. UPND in western province deeply recognizes the role Catholic Church has played in the province in speaking for the voiceless flock.
Lastly let me reiterate the need for tolerance to each other. Accord the opposition a level playing field-“bikeni bola panshi bane” –a pre-requisite for good governance.
I thank you
M D Mubita
Chairperson
UPND WESTERN PROVINCE
Posted by
Leon Davies
March 11, 2013 at 5:53 pm
Politics of the 4th century, it’s a chicken which has just laid some eggs and later drinks” them up. You are just killing the party. Your stiffness will see you no where.
Me
March 11, 2013 at 7:26 pm
We pf suspended lubinda,where were you?
Village man
March 11, 2013 at 6:07 pm
Am fade up wth the so kod upnd.
Bupe
March 11, 2013 at 8:49 pm
You can go and hung yourself you *****!!
G
March 11, 2013 at 6:31 pm
ba Village man ……that’s how you can think.
that’s a low way of thinking…UPND is becoming stronger everyday because its the party of the people of Zambia
ba medza
March 11, 2013 at 6:45 pm
You must be ashamed of yourselves,suspentions,boycotts,greedness,pride….you think the people of Zambia are interested in such? Go to hell & never come back!
Bupe
March 11, 2013 at 8:52 pm
People of Zambia are not interested in a bloated cabinet that is taking away resources that should buy oxygen in UTH and not what you are saying. You are just a dog that cannot think straight. Whether you like it or not, UPND is getting stronger. Your tramped up charges against Garry Nkombo has just made UPND even stronger.
keo
March 11, 2013 at 10:36 pm
upnd z in a diminishing state each passing day z dragging it to its grave,its popularity stated fading after the demise of the great mazoka(mhsrip)all these guys bluffing are up 4 nothing……watch this space
kakolwe
March 12, 2013 at 5:33 am
‘Hey! Come & See where the dog did NOT bite me!’ Ati speaking by faith!! Bupuba, rabies wll kill you! UPND is cancerouas & you still say you are getting popular! HH is taking US nowhere! It time to think!
Diololo
March 12, 2013 at 6:24 pm
As it is written.. ytou have eye but can’t see, you have ears but can’t hear. Are you in Zambia?
Diololo
March 12, 2013 at 6:25 pm
As it is written.. you have eye but can’t see, you have ears but can’t hear. Are you in Zambia?
kashinakaji
March 12, 2013 at 7:20 am
Kyawama market in solwezi is a hazard & must be relocated b4 month lives a lost.
Pipo
March 12, 2013 at 8:08 am
Half mps are ministers/d ministers is it true
Sir Jeff
March 12, 2013 at 8:13 am
Your excellency for once make a diffrence! U hated that when u were in opposition and y do the same now? Whats changed, u being the president? Come on, lets have some dignity! Do u imply PF has no quality pipo? We know u have the powers bt u can help build the Zmbia we all want. For once act according to yo claim, ,”Do unto others what u would want others to do unto u”. One of the ten commandments. May be it was a political rhetoric from u
Thugnificent
March 12, 2013 at 8:29 am
There they go again,u suspend ur MPs & want 2lay blame on govt,ul diminish very shortly u dogs,mind u need i remind u dat u only have 28 MPs while ur fellows ba mwadya mweka daddy(MMD) are now remaining with 48,guess where the Patriotic Front are…66 elected MPs minus the 10 nominated ones,now imagine u who have a meagre 28 wen they begin reducing you,ul remain with minus 20 MPs in the long run,representation in parliament is wat counts.Why do u think nervers mumba is now quiet despite a gud # of his MPs serving as deputy ministers,because they’ve bin reduced enuf thru by-elections,continue expelling ur MPs so dat we can reduce u aswell,the boat is still empty,HH and ur UPND,u ar all full of shit.
Maano
March 12, 2013 at 9:38 am
Bembas have a direction, Tongas are emulating Bembas, while Lozis, Luvales, Kaondes and Lundas have no Agenda, politically.
scone13
March 12, 2013 at 10:31 am
One Zambia one nation one goal one development. Zambians is for every one. Let’s work as a team to see a better Zambia.
Dr. Makasa Kasonde (Private Citizen)
March 12, 2013 at 11:30 am
I think that it is possible and desirable to craft a MoU to regulate the treatment of opposition MPs invited to serve in government. By elections should be the last resort. However, the constitutional right to join and resign from political parties also needs to be upheld. Questions that need to be asked include the following: How many opposition MPs can be invited by government? Who can be invited to join government?What procedure does government need to follow? The opposition has got a duty to allow government to provide leadership for the development of the country. A good opposition can also aspire to form government if it adheres to basic principles of Good Governance and the Rule of Law. In other words, the opposition must allow government to implement development policies without creating unnecessary problems.
satanyoko
March 12, 2013 at 3:27 pm
Pf has failed us. Remember the saying bembas are thieves.
mali
March 14, 2013 at 2:48 pm
thats when u have known that theyare thieves, yes they are and theya agree, what a privldge