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Masumba Says ‘I Want To Be Zambian President’
FROM summersaulting, rumba dancing, jail conviction and politics, Stephen Masumba, the Mufumbwe legislator, has pushed his ambition a notch up – he now wants to become president of Zambia in future.
Mr Masumba said he had always had an aspiration to become an influential politician from merely being an MP since he joined politics.
He said all it takes in life to achieve greater things is for one to have an implementable vision and set goals, “because where there is a will, there’s always a way”.
“I am a parliamentarian and was a deputy minister and now my target is that of being a full Cabinet minister before I finally get the presidency,” Mr Masumba said.
He was speaking during a Hot FM radio Hot Red Breakfast show in Lusaka yesterday where he also discussed in jest, his growing popularity as a great dancer and popular politician.
Responding to being voted best rumba dancer via a Hot FM poll and most popular politician via a Muvi TV online poll, Mr Masumba laughed out the awards by saying it’s about time they were perhaps converted into value.
“My friends have been calling me saying the Daily Mail has reported that you are the most popular politician for 2013 and now another nomination from you [Hot FM as best rumba dancer] perhaps it’s time I started receiving something in return,” Masumba laughed.
Observers have been awed with Masumba’s ‘spirits’ under fire from courts, politics and police with the most recent being a brief detention after he lit up the Kitwe skies on New Year’s Eve in order to protect his Land Rover Discovery 3, which has “unique” features.
Mr Masumba also chided online media for maligning others, especially those in the limelight.
He said that he will take legal action against all those that are involved in such kind of practices.
“Some of these online media houses will, without any reason, hurt you and aim to bring you down,” said Mr Masumba.
Mr Masumba said that the online media in Zambia is taking advantage of high-profile people like politicians by discrediting them.
He said hate and envy filled-individuals running online media will do anything to ensure that one falls but they won’t succeed because Zambians are intelligent enough to tell the difference between hate and truth or fact.
On Tuesday, Mr Masumba stole the limelight once again when he referred to President Sata as his dad whom he knows has not ‘ditched’ him despite being dropped from a government position to pave way for a court process as required by law.
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topman
January 9, 2014 at 7:40 am
He is the most embalasing , foolish and playfull minister. The chap has no future.
Wanu Ngwee
January 10, 2014 at 5:58 am
As a f.ool himself, it’s very inspiring to Masumba to see another f.ool that office, and that’s the price Zambians pay for not voting wisely…
Chiwanangala
January 9, 2014 at 7:41 am
yaba has the presidency gone to the dogs??? can’t never, maybe after me
Boko Haram
January 9, 2014 at 8:06 am
It is posible for him becoming President for the republic of mufumbwe
Zambian
January 9, 2014 at 8:17 am
Why would you write him off when there’s already a good example of such people ruling? As if you do not know how unwisely you Zambians vote? Just wait, he will be your president very soon.
Matter of time
January 9, 2014 at 2:21 pm
You will vote for him. I will not.
Bullu
January 9, 2014 at 8:06 am
mwaiche wandi Masumba, if you stand a chance of being Zambian President then i also stand a chance of being American President despite being indigenous Zedian period
mwamba mutale
January 9, 2014 at 8:08 am
They guy is ambitious. I like the spirit. He has a life to live
mwendabwangu
January 9, 2014 at 8:09 am
ALA NAMASHILU YALAPENA
Dim Wit
January 9, 2014 at 8:09 am
Not with your criminal record!
landapo
January 9, 2014 at 8:28 am
It’s not a sacred position and that’s why it’s free for all.It depends on how popular you are to people and not God be cause people vote,”SIMPLE”.
Maano
January 9, 2014 at 8:30 am
Yes, you can, Masumba! Anything can happen. Examples ambound. We could already have had worse persons than you in Zambia who have risen to positions of Presidency – foreigners included!
Mrs. Chipili
January 9, 2014 at 8:40 pm
Very well put!
Frank phiri
January 9, 2014 at 8:32 am
Iyeeeh,not president.May be Chancellor at Matero University Certification Centre(MUCC)to give himself a mfumbwe PHD
Edward Snowden
January 9, 2014 at 8:33 am
Dream on!
Tonga bull is back
January 9, 2014 at 8:39 am
In next 40yrs presidents..2016-2027 HH..2027-2032 chikamba frank pilibula cup 2037-2042 mudenda & u can see dat no chance for thieves of certificates satanyoko kamasumba iwe…so 40+40=80+yrs ninshi walibola kale boi..
Trixy
January 9, 2014 at 8:39 am
@Zambia…I agree with you 100%
sir stephenson
January 9, 2014 at 8:41 am
pure nonsense.its amazing how people think being a pain in the ass makes one being popular.stop praising such idiots as masumba.this country deserves better
siyasiya
January 9, 2014 at 8:42 am
Mr masumba, are you not over ambitious? you are bosting of driving a D3 but how poor are your pipo in mumfumbwe?…..let your youth not over drive you…
shamie dollar
January 9, 2014 at 8:46 am
Uyo chikala aleikalafye where in zambia has a convict ever stood for president?
CHIEF TRIBALIST
January 9, 2014 at 8:53 am
WHAT ABOUT SATA………HE S A CONVICT BUT NOW PRESIDENT
one love
January 9, 2014 at 9:09 am
Nombafye ukushana!
PM
January 9, 2014 at 9:27 am
This is the problem of having dunder heads like Sata in State House, now everybody thinks they can be president. Ofcourse the boy was the most popular politician in 2013, who else did the most ****** things. Who else was in court for forged qualifications
The conqueror
January 9, 2014 at 9:29 am
Ka Masumba u are a failure, honestly how do you fail ATD? Keep on dreaming, maybe Koffi or Werason might spot you.
cornelius
January 9, 2014 at 10:06 am
i think masumba is going crazy,were on earth did he see a convict stand as president .this is a chanama case he needs prays.
tutu
January 9, 2014 at 10:44 am
ka chikala aka namukatumpikasana pa zed, ka amba nokumona ukuteka ichalo? ifi ka amba ukulanda ninsele ku chalo, Sata pliz kapose muchifungo kakaye mukuposa amasha!! pantu nombalinefye na bakolwe bala amba ukutila ati naine wine nalaya nteke zed…kaba utumabolo ukubola
Mwanamubotu III
January 9, 2014 at 11:06 am
if ukwa the biggest f.o.o.l can be president any i.diot can. The presidency in zambia has bn cheapened since september 2011, since then any m.oron can vie for the presidency.
kennedy
January 9, 2014 at 11:42 am
Tonga’s are ever bitter inline with Sata,, mwilasakamana mukapola,,bengi balwala ayamalwele ya hatred.
Dictator
January 9, 2014 at 12:10 pm
Circus in zambia,thats why zambia will never develop
PF
January 9, 2014 at 12:28 pm
May be he is saying he will be ZICA president one day with a fordged ATD certificate…..
Dream on.You need Jesus because its not too late.
IREEN CHANDA
January 9, 2014 at 12:30 pm
Is it Head of state or State of head???
Someone help me
someone hand him a grenade and pull the pin
January 9, 2014 at 12:58 pm
Will daddy bring him porridge once in jail?
Let this jumping castle rot in jail for 5yrs.
Once jailed he can never be president thus saving the country from his stupidity.
id!ot!
January 9, 2014 at 1:56 pm
We all have dreans c’mon now!…lets all dream just, no bother!
CB the future
January 9, 2014 at 1:52 pm
its very possible in zambia as it is a land of opportunists
Tribal HH
January 9, 2014 at 1:55 pm
Masumba is more populer than tribal HH infact its better i vote for masumba than tribal HH.
walasa iwe
January 9, 2014 at 2:01 pm
Agreed hear hear hear!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
AMAI TILI KUSELI
January 9, 2014 at 3:13 pm
Yes Masumba president and HH vice president or HH minister for chiefs & traditional afears.
dudley kasonda
January 9, 2014 at 1:57 pm
anyway in Zambia anyone can be president as seen by what we have had. this is a docile country:) kasonda
Roga Roga
January 9, 2014 at 2:03 pm
Ebukala tulandapo ubu.
dove
January 9, 2014 at 2:55 pm
good spirit hon.masumba. in life its good to set goals!
mwachie bull
January 9, 2014 at 3:38 pm
I hate this boy.He’s very childish.
mundiaM
January 9, 2014 at 3:39 pm
Kekekekekeke, awee mwandini, ka Masumba kuti kakusekesha nesaisai shakako!
Sobongo
January 9, 2014 at 4:02 pm
Boko Haram, what have you managed to become yourself? let him push his aspirations.
Winter Kabimba
January 9, 2014 at 4:15 pm
Go for it Masumba, it is better to have such an ambition than none.
afcon phiri
January 9, 2014 at 4:41 pm
I LIKE THE LIFE IN MASUMBA, HE IS LIVING BECOZ HE HAS A DREAM.
HE HAS A PURPOSE FOR HIS LIFE.
SOME OF U CRITISING DO NOT EVEN KNOW WHY U ARE ALIVE 2DAY. U HAVE NO DREAMS AND NO PURPOSE FOR LIFE. THATS WHY U DRINK EVERYDAY & NIGHT.
chile1
January 9, 2014 at 4:41 pm
Then ur cabinet will b comprised of koffi,werason,jb mpiana,kings malembe,fally ipupa,ferre gola,dacosta and others,huh?
Hon chitechi
January 9, 2014 at 7:05 pm
Wat is the bigest sin?they r all equal.yo sins &hon.masumba r equal.I only pray he wil not forge the candidature later on rig.tawaifinya tata.wat people do in darknes fingi.
oh shiiiiiit
January 9, 2014 at 7:07 pm
First they go mad, then they die.
Chakuti Chake !!
January 9, 2014 at 7:10 pm
IMBWA !!
Ngoni Warrior
January 9, 2014 at 7:16 pm
Ambition. Whether it happens is another question
CHUMBU MUNSHOLOLWA
January 9, 2014 at 7:30 pm
IT IS VERY POSSIBLE. THIS HAS HAPPENED BEFORE
kambwili
January 9, 2014 at 9:52 pm
Most welcome, more the merrier.
RSM
January 10, 2014 at 6:33 am
Musumba U commit no crime by keeping quiet, muleikalafye.
tenten
January 10, 2014 at 7:54 am
perhaps President of the dancing troupe not a country
SEKOPONOKE
January 10, 2014 at 9:27 am
Summersaulting president at plot 1? The kind of president who would sneak out from state house nokuya muku cilisha ku chez ntemba hahahaha!! The man is a joker!! I can’t waste my precious vote to send this man to plot 1..abepalefye. May be president of the republic of mufumbwe
id!ot!
January 10, 2014 at 11:55 am
Imagine your single vote against the over thirteen million voters for Masumba?
spanner boy
January 10, 2014 at 12:07 pm
Yes he is going to become president in his own yard and the following are the citizens found in his yard:His wife,children,dependants,servants,his dogs or popi,his cats,rats in his wardrob,cockroaches last but not the least all the lice on his cloths maybe even his neighbors