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Kabimba Tells GBM To Stop Fighting ‘We are One’
WYNTER Kabimba has told Geoffrey Mwamba that they should stop fighting now that Kennedy Sakeni who was reconciling them has died.
Speaking during the burial of information minister and Mansa Central member of parliament Kennedy Sakeni at Mushinka Village in chief Mwansakombe’s area yesterday, Kabimba, who is PF secretary general and justice minister said amid cheers that there was no need for him and defence minister Mwamba to continue fighting because they were one.
He said it was not necessary for party leaders to continue bickering.
“Let me say this, though it’s not part of my coming; my friend GBM let’s stop quarrelling and fighting; we are one. Let’s unite and work together for the benefit of our party,” Kabimba said.
He said he and Mwamba needed to support each other for them to execute duties as senior party leaders .
“It was Honourable Sakeni who got the two of us at Parliament to reconcile when we were not talking to each other,” he said.
While Kabimba was saying this, defence minister Mwamba was heard agreeing with him.
After speaking, Kabimba walked to Mwamba and asked whether he had heard what he said. Mwamba responded, “Naumfwa boi, walanda bwino sana (I have heard my friend, you have spoken well).”
The two leaders also hugged and were seen talking to each other during the funeral procession.
And representing the government, home affairs minister Edgar Lungu said Sakeni advocated for the free flow of information through, among other ways, the issuance of 17 broadcasting licenses to different media institutions countrywide.
He said Sakeni ensured depoliticisation of public media institutions as it was part of the government’s agenda.
“Everyone is now benefiting from the public media institutions. This is because they are currently operating without interference from the government,” Lungu added.
He said it was therefore painful to lose a leader whom he said was determined to serve the government and the people.
Lungu further thanked the people of Mansa Central Constituency for having confidence in the PF by voting for Sakeni as their area member of parliament during the 2011 parliamentary elections.
Meanwhile, Speaker of the National Assembly Dr Patrick Matibini said the invaluable contributions of Sakeni to the work of parliament would never be forgotten.
In speech read on his behalf by Mazabuka UPND member of parliament Garry Nkombo, Speaker Matibini said Sakeni represented his people in the national assembly with honour and diligence.
“Hon Sakeni was highly committed to his work as an MP and with great enthusiasm brought to the attention of the house the issues affecting his people,” he said.
Speaker Matibini added that Sakeni had served in all the governments due to his trustworthiness and hard work.
“Sakeni held ministerial positions under all governments. This shows that he was a hardworking and trustworthy individual who inspired confidence and could be relied upon to serve the country effectively,” said Speaker Matibini.
And family representative Obby Mwansa thanked President Michael Sata and his government for the support rendered before and after the death of the late.
“Your government has been there for us since our relative (Sakeni) got sick up to now. We have never witnessed this kind of gesture,” said Mwansa.
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BODI
September 11, 2013 at 9:05 pm
SO BAD FOR ALL THE LIVES WE HAVE LOST .
icinshikululwa
September 11, 2013 at 9:57 pm
Kabimba, you reflect powerful wisdom, honnerable. What a carrage to unity the pipo. You have encouraged me. Keep it up.
chile1
September 12, 2013 at 6:57 am
Dats da way 2 go honourables,we need to unite
Alangizi Akulu
September 12, 2013 at 7:59 am
I must admit Hon Kabimba lost me since assuming power; I guess it’s something about his new-found haughty attitude which invokes memories of Tekere William Banda. But for once he won my kudos when he reached out to GBM at Hon Sakeni’s funeral. The hearty manner he threw that olive branch at GBM would melt even the most solid ice berg. That’s the way to go. Just keep away from M’membe Hon Kabimba; he’s cunningly pittying you against each other in order to settle old scores with GBM whatever brought up the beef between them. Fred is devious, but one can’t have it their way all the time; each dog has its day. Keep on.
Skippo
September 12, 2013 at 8:00 am
Aleisa aleisa
Trixy
September 12, 2013 at 9:09 am
For sure, what Kabimba did needs a pat on the back. That was very mature. I also agree that kabimba should keep away from Mmembe. He is indeed devious and very dangerous. He is always using other people and his paper to settle old scores. The man is self-centered and can stop at nothing to have his way. Mmembe we know you now. For a long time you fooled some of us into thinking you meant well for this country and its people, now we know you. For sure every dog has its day. Lets wait and see.
Isaac
September 12, 2013 at 9:59 am
Hon. Kabimba you have shown leadership quality. It is not easy for some of the leaders to just say; am sorry to them its like degrading their standing in society. You have shown those who thought you’re haughty that you’re not. Keep it Honorable.
stop_nonsense
September 12, 2013 at 11:59 am
the only reason this fool wants peace is because he has realized that he will loose the fight against GBM. Let him go!!!
MOBA
September 12, 2013 at 12:28 pm
Even if thses two fools unite, there are not presidetial material.There days are numbered. That is why the other fool is bussy championing for SATA to stand in 2016.GBM is trying to use SATA for personal gain, for PF to win. It is a well known fact that PF is a one man Party. GBM knows. Without UKWA Pf is dead, For how long are they going to use SATA’S name. The man is OLD.
ba wiso
September 12, 2013 at 12:06 pm
KABIMBA walipalwa mwana wandi,ulekonka amafunde yandi no kuchindika umutu onse uwapano pesamba lyakasuba…….ua a true leader my son GOD be with u always.
chiingu
September 12, 2013 at 4:11 pm
Thats more to it Kabimba.