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Lubinda: PF’s Future Under Threat ‘PF Members Should Stop In-fighting’
GIVEN Lubinda says the PF’s future is more under threat from its internal squabbles and not any opposition political party.
In an interview, Lubinda, who is Kabwata PF member of parliament, said he did not see any political party posing a threat to the PF in 2016 but that the threat for the PF’s continued stay in power would come from within the party.
“I don’t see any threat to the PF except ourselves. I don’t see a threat from the opposition, the only threat I see is within ourselves. We are in such a fortunate position that the opposition will not have a bearing on our chances in 2016. For as long as we allow President Michael Sata to deliver, the opposition will not have it easy in 2016. It will be much harder for them in 2016 than it has ever been before, because there will be very few things to criticise,” Lubinda said.
Lubinda advised PF members not to be distracted by petty issues.
He said the infighting among party members should be stopped.
“Don’t use internal squabbles as a way of politicking. For an opposition political party, that is a good strategy. For an opposition political party when you have got squabbles, you can take them to the public, media because you want to show the dynamism in that political party. But for a party in government, there are much more expectations from the people than bringing squabbles in public. I think that the party in government must show unanimity at all times. You must show that there is unity of purpose and if people are going to be punished and so on, it must be done in such a manner that you don’t create an impression that things are out of hand,” Lubinda said.
He said those who genuinely want the PF to continue in power must render their total support to President Sata.
He said PF members should also make sure that even the statements they make do not distract the President from fulfilling his mandate.
“We should not make statements that bring unnecessary criticism to the party or government. When we read stories about arrogance from a party that is in government, it is not comforting, it is disheartening. We don’t want to be reading stories that the people in government are arrogant, too big-headed. I pray that all of us will humble ourselves because this is about service. Once we do that, 2016 will be much easier for PF than 2011,” he said.
Lubinda said the rate at which the country was being developed would make it difficult for opposition political parties to campaign.
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african politics
August 23, 2013 at 4:34 pm
yesterdays news said otherwise!
isaac
August 23, 2013 at 4:52 pm
Lubinda is right there is no opposition that have the stamina to wrestle power from pf as at now totally nothing.
Kenneth Kaunda Obama Mbewa
August 23, 2013 at 4:53 pm
I wonder why the PF are not making full use of this man! he is very objective and intelligent when it comes to articulating issues, unlike most so called politicians. Lubinda for future chitechi
ak75
August 23, 2013 at 5:11 pm
just wait , he is a waiting president
mm
August 23, 2013 at 5:12 pm
Lubinda is very wise.nt found in petty arguments.
kiduli
August 23, 2013 at 6:03 pm
Given Lubinda will win the presidential election in 2016!
AIDS Patient
August 23, 2013 at 6:32 pm
No just wait coz the owner of the presidential throne he is on his way. 2016 Zambia forward. pakuboko, pakwanja, Ajanza. HH BASOPO aleisa. we tired of the old dragon
Muzi High
August 23, 2013 at 7:53 pm
Lubinda has stressed an important point. Refrain from infighting for it will take u nowhere. Lubby, i like your humbleness! Long live to u Lubby, great things are coming your way. You are special!
kapuli wa ng'ongo
August 24, 2013 at 9:12 am
isnt it inane that all PF officials are saying there are internal squabbles in the party……then who is squabbling? I ask.
Ben10
August 24, 2013 at 11:06 am
He says pf is not facing any presure frm the opposition & he cant see any opposition which can ought pf in 2016 as long as they allow the president to carry out his duties. Now the question is what is to oppose/opposition? 2. Who is intitled to opposition? 3.in 2011 pf won elections using mmd big men & women so its same upnd is using lubinda,kabimba & chuumbwe & fr bwalya is using gbm,for those who are new in this game will expect to see HH all over the place bt such type of politics is long gone its a smart game now,lubinda u were suspended why? Simuusa told HH to not use his money when ever u have a tour of copperblt we ll be helping u mr presdo,so pliz open yo eyes ba pf.
Southcan
August 24, 2013 at 11:21 am
STOP DENYING OPPOSITION POLICE PERMIT IF YOU ARE NOT SCARED OF THEM THEN. lubinda will always be lubinda treacherous. That is hos name.
Ben10
August 24, 2013 at 11:45 am
Opposition is especially upnd & mmd their realy playing chase & the mst important thing here is they’ve managed to use some of them from pf eg mwamba,lubinda ,chuumbwe,kabimba,silubanje & hapunda…kikikikiki ati no opposition when kabimba,mwamba,sampa,lubinda & chuumbwe are busy doing it hahahahahahahaha lol!!!
Philkase
August 24, 2013 at 1:18 pm
Please let us aim for one goal, whether or not in in power. Together we can help build our Zambia. Let us strategically apply ourselves & stop the shame of just being hungry for power- it will not help, otherwise.
icinshikululwa
August 24, 2013 at 2:19 pm
Eya mukwai. That’s a point hon. Lubinda, you are a wise humble PF man; long live men.
mike
August 25, 2013 at 7:29 am
Lubinda z one of the few p.f fellows who impress me n i owes want to listen wen hz talkn coz i knw i wl hear sense…im nt p.f bt i like Givens style,im even wondering y they were troubling hm.Continue being objective Given tho i dnt agree wt u on one point,dnt underate the opposition!
SHIMUCHITAPANONO
August 25, 2013 at 12:22 pm
LUBINDA FOR PRESIDENT ………..VIVA