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Evelyn Mwanawasa Suffers Hypertension After Filling In Nominations, Candidates React to Her Pulling-Out
By MONICA KAYOMBO
EVELYN Mwanawasa’s decision to pull out of the Kafulafuta parliamentary by-election on the MMD ticket has been received with mixed feelings by fellow contestants.
Some of the contestants are wishing Ms Mwanawasa a quick recovery from hypertension.
Others, on the other hand, are saying she should have stayed away from politics right from the start, given her health condition.
Evelyn Mwanawasa
The first one to wish Ms Mwanawasa well was PF candidate James Chishiba, who also wished Ms Mwanawasa “good luck” in her future endeavours.
“This development is very unfortunate. I am a Christian and I cannot celebrate when another human being is unwell,’’ Mr Chishiba said.
Mr Chishiba said he would “go and see her at the hospital”.
United Party for National Development (UPND) candidate Brian Chitafu said it is sad that Ms Mwanawasa fell ill after successfully filing in her nomination.
“I wish her a quick recovery, otherwise, politically, I have no comment,’’ Mr Chitafu said.
But National Restoration Party (NAREP) candidate Jimmy Kasabwa said Ms Mwanawasa should not have filed her nomination papers.
“If she knew her condition a long time ago, she should have declined the offer to contest the seat,” he said
But MMD Kafulafuta election agent, Kelvin Chaume, said the MMD will continue campaigning for Ms Mwanawasa.
“Ms Mwanawasa can win even from her hospital bed. She should have withdrawn before filing in her nominations. I am sorry; I cannot believe what is in the media. She has not officially communicated to us on the matter,’’ Mr Chaume said.
Ms Mwanawasa is still receiving treatment at Ndola Central Hospital (NCH).
Hospital public relations officer Sheona Chalimbana said Ms Mwanawasa is still admitted to hospital and that her condition is stable.
The elections are set for July 25 and it is not clear what would happen if Ms Mwanawsa won the polls after officially withdrawing. Ms Mwanawasa is a younger sister of late President Levy Mwanawasa.
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Chase Maketula
July 5, 2013 at 8:00 am
Uyu mayo cipuuba sana!
C'C
July 5, 2013 at 9:56 am
Ngafilyafine banoko baba ichipuba mwandi.
DIVA
July 5, 2013 at 10:11 am
@Chase Maketula, what do you mean icipuba? Her health is more important than politics. Remember what happened to her brother.
CNP-4U
July 5, 2013 at 8:15 am
kekekekekee..what dollar can do..
JUDGE CHIKOPA
July 5, 2013 at 9:04 am
WHO BONKS HER ANYWAY? I WOULD LOVE TO……..KIKIKIKIKIKIKIKI
Bull
July 5, 2013 at 11:34 am
Hope you are above 70,cause she is 69! hahahaha…
Belinda
July 5, 2013 at 9:22 am
who is this Evelyn is she the daughter to late Patrick Mwanawasa?
KAPASO
July 5, 2013 at 10:07 am
Belinda, so you just comment based on the title and not the actual story? Read the whole story then you will know the relationship.
Bullu
July 5, 2013 at 10:32 am
sister, i am meant to believe
Pyepye
July 5, 2013 at 10:51 am
sister
Chisesa Chitontoli
July 5, 2013 at 10:51 am
There’s serious offers of money at play.according to reliable sources,Ati even threats were issued that the little business she gets from Government will be blocked. This is not a normal withdraw,what do you expect?
Mundia M
July 5, 2013 at 12:43 pm
Iyoo chachine niwe chisesa chitontoli umwana ashufwa!
kondwani
July 5, 2013 at 11:14 am
she should be doing exercises and eating low fat and calorie foods.call me on 0977217334 for any more advice
Wala
July 5, 2013 at 11:58 am
Evelyn this is a good decision. Congratulations to the Mwanawasa family. Really it would be good for Evelyn to give her service to the country but it should not be at the expense of her Health and eventually her life. Im sure the family and friends need you more than Zambia needs your service in Parliament. As it happened to our beloved Late President Mwanawasa MHSRIP, Zambia misses him but not as much as his family and close friends. NAREP Candidate be mature like your leader Chipimo, the statement you have made is not a good one, people with such conditions are still human beings full of aspirations that are good, but when they realise that there is so much in danger if they go ahead there is nothing wrong with them withdrawing.Evelyn I wish you well.
xxx
July 5, 2013 at 1:10 pm
I hear she has been appointed as Deputy high commissioner to Nigeria replacing the confused George Mpombo!!!!
Tondo wabula nsafu but ukupulukuta cimo naba nsafu
July 5, 2013 at 1:16 pm
Imwe stop misimformed comments she knew the outcome will not b in her favour that’s a professional way of pulling out As4nervas and rb balingile ukuiponona sata eukaba ref ine nkalalumbafye kekekeke!!!!!
BBC
July 5, 2013 at 1:40 pm
Never too late to make up the right decision, Find something good to do. There so many churches to visit so that your name can be welcomed. Congrats Mama Mwanawasa.
Lungowe
July 5, 2013 at 11:08 pm
Politics is deadly. its not for the weak nor the faint hearted.