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Now Govt Refuses to Accept GBM’s Resignation
Government says it will not take seriously the resignation of Geofrey Mwamba as Defence Minister.
Chief Government Spokesperson Mwansa Kapeya has told Hot FM News in an interview that this is because Mr. Mwamba has not officially written to Government that he has relinquished his position.
Mr. Kapeya said Mr. Mwamba has only resigned by word of mouth making it difficult for government to believe and make a comprehensive statement.
Mr. Mwamba earlier announced his resignation as Defence Minister with immediate effect.
And Mr. Mwamba says he will consult the electorate in Kasama Central on whether he should relinquish his position as area Member of Parliament.
Mr. Mwamba has explained to Hot FM news that he has decided to resign because President Michael Sata is not happy that he went to see Paramount Chief Chitimukulu yesterday when there is a standoff between government and the Bemba Royal Establishment-BRE-.
He said the President also accused him of having lied to the intelligence officers that he was sent by the head of state to go and see the Paramount Chief.
Mr. Mwamba said he cannot continue serving in a government where he is not trusted by the President.
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Marc Lungu
December 23, 2013 at 6:52 pm
Ba kapeya Injuka ni pa kanwa. He has made it public that he has stepped down period
Shibobo
December 23, 2013 at 6:55 pm
Chineke oh oh.I cannot be supprised.PF is full of suspision and this suspision will kill the party very soon.GBM is a man who is rich and fulfilled.he has enoug not to keep holding to a political position.He is the man himself.
If he has really resigned,then it is a good move and Sata has to learn from this and not just say”it is good riddence.”
Whoever,want a favour will simply make an allegation against the purpoted enemy,whether guilty or innocent.
Opposition guys if you put your cards strategicaly,you may win 2016 elections.
Chuka
December 23, 2013 at 7:05 pm
ba kapeyaaaa ifitefya bukaya naimwe gbm nalanda finshi fimbi mulefwa ukumfwa ngamulefwaya beni ba defence minister kabili mufwaya utwanona
Mmembe is finished
December 23, 2013 at 7:11 pm
Let GBM put an advert in the bootlicker Mmembe’s Post tomorrow to make it official.
The start of the end of Sata and his dictatorial government.
UMWAUME
December 23, 2013 at 7:13 pm
I support GBM on this one.The man has endured the punching from Kabimba and the post.It started as bribal issue and the fight went endless.Even the recent reconciliation was just sugar coated.Yes,the president wanted Kabimba and protected him by all means even when the party never wanted him.Its good the one they accused of sponsoring the confussion is now out.Amazing,why saying now that his resignation is not accepted?Go GBM go,you have my support.They thoght you cant resign as if you survive out of politics when you made your money way back.SHAME ON MEMBE and KABIMBA.Even bu MP filekeni shikulu MWAMBA wesu.
Village Chicken
December 23, 2013 at 8:59 pm
Mwansa Kapeya, just like a true Vuvuzela. Sata a true divisive fellow. Nothing about Sata suggests he can unite this country. It appears his long and sustained consumption of tetrahydrocarnabinoids keeps him dangerously myopic.
shilingi mia
December 23, 2013 at 9:18 pm
In essence, GBM’s heart is not with PF. Why would he have to ask the people of Kasama whether to continue as their MP or not? The best he can do is to resign from PF and join the opposition, preferably UPND where he can compete for presidency with HH since they both claim to posses a lot of wealth.
katuba old Boys
December 23, 2013 at 9:34 pm
Beenwell Mwansa Kapeya, what letter are you talking about? People hold a place briefing and announce their resignation . In as much as it is bad that GBM has announced his resignation , the best way is to show leadership and accept the status quo , its too late to hide this part of drama unfolding in Pf . Government should own up and provide some confidence to the citizens by showing that no one is indispensable that’s what leadership entails stop promoting indispensability in government by wanting to plead for people do not be held at ramsom , its time to leave for him. Open new chapter , its also not good to have a defence minister who opts to resign and he is pleaded for , that is creating a monister in government.GBM go well akabwelela kalalya , you will be embarassed next time they will fire you on flimsy grounds . You have showed principles and some morals just go .
chile1
December 23, 2013 at 10:37 pm
Let him go,no 1 is bigger than the party
chichi@love
December 24, 2013 at 7:30 am
This country is not short of leaders and talent for such positions. Thank you Hon. GBM for your service.
Mpangula Mputyu aka TeamDoraPetauke2013
December 24, 2013 at 7:45 am
GBM has earned my respect. Go GBM baiche aba. Sata is a stupic Old madala.
Why does he not want Sosala. Did Sosala shag Christine Kaseba before or what. That enormity is too much for a President. Bashi Lubemba kandeni Sata.
peace
December 24, 2013 at 7:49 am
ba president if not mistaken i remember Vernon mwanga was fired by president mwanawasa after making a comment in DRC which had no presidential blessings let him go that is a quite sensitive ministry.hon.dot favour your personal business in government this is Pf always you want transportation contracts to be yours.promotion comes from God.
Isaac
December 24, 2013 at 9:03 am
Correct man. That ministry is quite sensitive as you have said.Noone is bigger that the party he/she serves.
Kapeso
December 24, 2013 at 7:52 am
I support GMB and as a Bemba i cant understand a president who can sink so low to this level and have such hatred for a chief.I wonder why. My vote is on opposition come 2016
Tupac
December 24, 2013 at 7:59 am
I regret having voted 4 this trash govt anyway aleisa… aleisa…aleisa!
Isaac
December 24, 2013 at 9:07 am
Aleisa as you say will never see those corridors of power. That place is not for the tribal personalities. Hakainde will never be there under any miracle.
chile1
December 24, 2013 at 9:17 am
I hav no bad words 4 Gbm,I respect him very much,infact kudoz 2 him 4 buildin a business empire but if he has pledged his loyalty to the chief,let him b,HEMC has better comrades to fill dat gap @ mpungula mputyu its me whose been fckin ur wife.jokes aside
Nakulu Wantula
December 24, 2013 at 10:49 am
KABIYENI UMUSODIER NO JOMBO NO COMBAT NI ARMY YASHANI?
The Leviathan
December 24, 2013 at 10:55 am
There’s no such thing as ‘bemba royal establishment’, it’s the Bemba Traditional Council (BTC). The only BRE in Zambia is the Barotse Royal Establishment.
afcon phiri
December 24, 2013 at 10:56 am
BA PF INCHINDIKENI; LEAVE THE BRE ALONE , OTHERWISE WE WILL ALL DEFECT TO MMD.
GBM; CAN YOU JOIN MMD. PF IS A GREAT DISAPPOINTMENT.
fwamoneka
December 24, 2013 at 11:24 am
This is what it is some times it can be so embarrassing for the head of state to behave in such a manner why didn’t he wait for GBM to come back and then ask if what was told to the president by an o p officer was true. and then castigate the man we are tired of these embarrassment on the ministers in public that is not good and it does not show respect among themselves after all we voted and its not like he just put himself there respect is very vital and cardinal.last time it was mukanga only to be told you are a chipuba in public honestly Zambians is that the kind of president we voted for ?
E.C
December 24, 2013 at 1:27 pm
This is not the PF we Labored for.Sata will remain alone even before 2016 because of disrespect to the party officials through Ka Kabimba and finished Meembe. Fili uko tuya
nicle
December 24, 2013 at 4:47 pm
God plz help us n save us frm kabimba. he z a devil, a destroyer, destruction to progress let yo holy spirit rule my heavnly father.
Emmanuel
December 24, 2013 at 6:36 pm
To make the matters worse this ***** called Kabimba has got no a constituency which means he has no people or followers.As compared to Mighty GBM who has a large following.
de dee
December 24, 2013 at 7:41 pm
can someone please tell me why president sata has an issue with BRE or is it with Sosala? this is getting out of hand. In as far as i know, the governent should not be pokking its dirty nose in the affairs of the traditional kings. The BRE establishment should be let to chose the king they want accordingto their tradition not according to the president. his positioin on this matter should be similar to that of the queen and the british government when it comes to making laws. i am really lost here. Does sata have someone in mind who he wants to make king of the BRE?
de dee
December 24, 2013 at 7:43 pm
HOW ABOUT GBM FOR NEXT PRESIDENT?
Deus Mwale
December 24, 2013 at 10:30 pm
GBM president? never!!!!!
peace
December 24, 2013 at 10:44 pm
Let him go he wants to be president from your own party ba data is still ruling mulongoti became big headed but now am better than him you are far.you won due to wind of change.
masimpe
December 26, 2013 at 1:00 pm
Ati “Beenwell Mwansa Kapeya”, kekekeke, Katuba Old boys, you made my day to remind me of the good old names of ifyabukaya!