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Drama: Scott Appoints Munkombwe As National Chairman As Lungu Fires Secretary General & Silvia Masebo
After nullifying the election of Edgar Lungu as PF President yesterday, Acting President Guy Scott has officially opened a general conference in Kabwe which will elect a PF presidential candidate.
And Dr Scott has appointed Southern Province Minister Daniel Munkombwe as acting Chairperson for the National Council, the Supreme body of the PF.
However, PF Chairperson for elections Sylvia Masebo has told ZNBC News that her group is not aware of any injunction granted restraining the PF General Conference going ahead.
Dr Scott says he has exercised the powers vested in him in article 61(g) of the PF constitution to appoint Mr Munkombwe as Chairperson of the PF National Council.
But Mr Lungu says he has with immediate effect fired party secretary general Bridget Atanga and Anthony Kasolo from their positions as PF Secretary General and Deputy respectively.
Mr Lungu has further suspended the party chairperson for elections Sylvia Masebo for alleged gross indiscipline, and has referred her case to the disciplinary committee.
Mr. Lungu has accused the two leaders of being behind the cconfusion in the party.
On Dr. Guy Scott’s decision to declare null and void yesterday’s general conference that elected him as PF president, Mr Lungu says the action was taken after Dr. Scott was relieved of his position as Acting PF President which rendering his statement void.
Mr. Lungu has accused Dr. Scott of working against the wishes of the party and legacy of late President MMichael Sata.
He has accused Dr. Scott is engaged in a serious programme designed to keep the PF from national campaigns.
Mr. Lungu further alleges that Dr. Scott is attempting to impose a private agenda against the will of the PF and the nation.
People’s party leader Mike Mulongoti and Agenda for Better Zambia president Frank Bwalya were present and pledged support to Mr. Lungu to ensure PF finished its 5 year term.
At the same PF media briefing, national chairperson Inonge Wina gave Mr. Lungu the certificate of adoption as the party’s candidate during the January 20, 2015 presidential election.
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Teddy Mukuka
December 1, 2014 at 2:48 pm
Lungu might still be president.
mazulo
December 1, 2014 at 3:01 pm
Stupid Teddy Mukuka. Who voted for lungu iwe swine. We cannot have president who imposes himself on the people.
Nyau
December 1, 2014 at 3:32 pm
mazulo u r a foolish stupid urself. wait and see
DOKOTA KRISTINA KASEBANYA
December 1, 2014 at 3:34 pm
Iwe Mazulo naiwe; who voted for Scott? Wasn’t it a coup that was staged by Scott with the support of stupid Musa MWENYE? Ala uyu Musa alyonaika namano yabuMWENYE!!!!!
Birex
December 1, 2014 at 4:47 pm
But Mazulo ulinkoko…
Teddy Mukuka
December 1, 2014 at 2:48 pm
hmmm
Isaac
December 1, 2014 at 2:51 pm
The sooner they realize the better, Lungu is the party PF president at the end of it all, Scott will be ashamed henceforth.
Laso
December 1, 2014 at 2:56 pm
I can no longer vote for these buggers. This level of selfishness and confusion is astounding..
UMWAUME
December 1, 2014 at 3:01 pm
We will campagn and spend our money on LUNGU. We are ready to fight over this illegality by whatever means it will take. Go LUNGU go.
mazulo
December 1, 2014 at 3:02 pm
stupid idiot
Nyau
December 1, 2014 at 3:37 pm
mazulo fuseki chi mmembe
Denkete
December 1, 2014 at 3:03 pm
as long as scot was the one who called for the conference where edgar was voted, then edgar is legitimate.
Jeff
December 1, 2014 at 3:35 pm
Voting did not take place. Show any ballot paper. Voting was in 1st Dec Gen Conference.
Jeff
December 1, 2014 at 3:35 pm
Voting did not take place on 30th Nov. Show any ballot paper. Voting was in 1st Dec Gen Conference.
Deja Vu
December 1, 2014 at 3:05 pm
I give up
JONATHAN
December 1, 2014 at 3:06 pm
SOME NEWS
SAD MAN
December 1, 2014 at 3:07 pm
even if Edgar Lungu stood against a frog, I would vote for a frog. I personally cannot intrust the country in a drukard,, I was just hearing about lungu’s drunkardness not until I saw it myself when I had my car worked on in one of the garages in chawama, the man came drunk in the garage and behaving LIKE A SMALL BOY.
kalulete
December 1, 2014 at 3:08 pm
Hmmm! Edgar you are too fast ,and now I know that power hungry?
Sando
December 1, 2014 at 3:09 pm
The in fighting is good for the growth of Democracy in PF.
Come out united.
With or without PF, elections will go on. Viva mother ZED.
JONATHN
December 1, 2014 at 3:10 pm
LIVE NEWS
MUSADABWE
December 1, 2014 at 3:12 pm
WILABEPA CHIKALA
Tafimonwamonwa
December 1, 2014 at 3:13 pm
Elo lwanya kanshi!
bmc
December 1, 2014 at 3:18 pm
Scott camp, you are up to no good.
you are not even concerned that the circus might turn into turmoil.
we want to leave peacefully not the opposite.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 1, 2014 at 3:26 pm
ARTICLE 61
POWERS AND FUNCTIONS OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE PARTY
The President of the Party shall:
(a) Be the principal spokesman of the Party on national and international affairs;
(b) Create offices in the Party;
(c) Preside over meetings of the Central Committee;
(d) Convene meetings of the Central Committee and National Council;
(e) Exercise discretion in regard to items for discussion by the Central Committee or the
National Council and May after explanation to the appropriate body, delete any item from the
agenda of a meeting;
(f) Give instruction to any official or member of the Party;
(g) Empower any member of the Party to exercise any powers or specified functions for and
On behalf of the President, Party or the Central Committee;
DECISION: Last time we checked Guy Scott going to convention was and is still the Party President as of item (c) (d), but was he there at Mulungushi? He used (g) to still appoint until his mandate is over after the convention.
bmc
December 1, 2014 at 6:20 pm
You seem to be a good observer from the terrace, you belong to HH, Nevers mumba, Scott, even that bemba speaking poor peoples party president at the same time.
form your own party and name it(UNDECIDED JUDGES PARTY)or UJP.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 1, 2014 at 9:18 pm
Ki ki ki I will consult with Chief of Grief my SG. Good advice honestly I ve no party after what I see in PF awe mwandi
Kan
December 1, 2014 at 3:30 pm
Where is the army in all this statelessness?
bmc
December 1, 2014 at 6:11 pm
You hypocrite, stateless is when there is no government functioning. But in this case carbinet is in place, unless all the cabinet is vacant.
The current situation does not warrant a coup. So please kan pray to God not see another captain solo making statements while smelling chibuku mixed na tu juhnta or giliz.
stiga
December 1, 2014 at 3:30 pm
fili ukotuleya.Ndeloleshafye
leo
December 1, 2014 at 3:37 pm
edgar can hijack the pf presidency as most pipo are saying come january 20 zambian pipo will speak with one voice.GOD BLESS ZAMBIA.
humphrey
December 1, 2014 at 4:10 pm
WHAT A LAWYER IN LINGU WHO CAN NOT RESPECT THE LAW AND HIS PARTY PRESIDENT. WHERE LUNGU CAMPAIGN?WHO WILL VOTE FOR LUNGU AS ALL OF THOSE MAKING NOISE DO NOT VOTE? MOST OF THOSE MP WILL NEVER EVEN STAND BEFORE THEIR ELECTORATES
John Funkama
December 1, 2014 at 4:29 pm
Who cheated you that we do not vote? You mean all Provincial Chairpersons do not vote! Sorry you are supporting a wrong camp.
The majority are for Lungu and even the law is on his side. Shame on you!
Uncle T
December 1, 2014 at 4:15 pm
From Cartel to illegal .
purity
December 1, 2014 at 4:19 pm
confusions, confusions endless confusions.
Shichanda Weyaya
December 1, 2014 at 4:33 pm
For those dull chaps claiming Hon. Lungu was not voted president should spare us their dullnes. Voting can be in many ways e.g. secret ballot, show of hands or acclamation. In this case Hon. Lungu was voted for by show of Hands Since there was no challenge the parliamentarian rules allows voting either acclamation or for the sake of transparency by show of hands which was the method used in this case.
Mildred
December 1, 2014 at 4:36 pm
Munkombwe suppose to be the father head to offer advice in PF.It is unfortunate that he has aligned himself with the the people causing confusion in the party and accepting useless appointments.Mature people like Chikwanda,John Phiri,Joseph Kasonde are quiet.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 1, 2014 at 4:39 pm
@Shichanda “Voting can be in many ways e.g. secret ballot, show of hands or acclamation..”
If you cant follow party rules would you follow national or republican rules? Its simple – the article say secret ballot then you tell your noisy cadres to raise their hands how accurate is that for a 5000 hands?
SABAILA
December 1, 2014 at 5:02 pm
Judge what is your problem, you have told us that you are voting for HH, so leave us to discuss our party. We know that opposition’s main opponent is Edgar, that is why you are frightened and supporting Scott’s moves.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 1, 2014 at 5:24 pm
I havent officially picked anybody Iam more inclining towards HH so far but not endorsed or follow. Now I got no party too PF is disappointing me.
ftj
December 1, 2014 at 4:42 pm
Appointment of Daniel Munkombwe is a very desparate attempt by Guy Scot to deny Edgar of PF votes from Southern Province. Zoona uyu ni musungu opusa
voice of reason
December 1, 2014 at 4:55 pm
Lungu was not elected, he was declared president. The constitutionally appointed vice president, now acting president for the nation, has to consent to the ruling. There is no way Dr. Scott can consent to the declaration where he was not present. Lungu is being used by Nsanda…the truth will soon be unearthed. This is the end of PF.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 1, 2014 at 5:03 pm
Thats a Point. Its clearly stated VOTE, not be appointed not even a single ballot was seen in the hall.
Cool temple
December 1, 2014 at 4:58 pm
Iwe mazulo u embacile
Mutoto
December 1, 2014 at 5:09 pm
Lungu you are a spent force
bmc
December 1, 2014 at 7:01 pm
No.lungu is not a spent force. Then even HH is a spent force , because he has struggled more than lungu on the political platform. So please
Mutototo mutoyotoyo make wise of your words.SKUNKY BOY.
danny mwaba
December 1, 2014 at 5:14 pm
WHERE IS THE ARMY KANSHI???THESE IDIOTS WILL IGNITE FIRE IN OUR BELOVED COUNTRY FOR THEIR SELFISH MOTIVES KA!THEY ARE PLAYING WITH PEACE WHICH ZAMBIA HAS MAINTAINED FOR SO LONG.
bmc
December 1, 2014 at 6:00 pm
In civics we learn that police maintain law and order internaly, National service help on social events, Army defends against external enemies.
In an event that the army is brought in the circus, you’l be the first one to demand for there exit faster than they came.please danny, baka kulisha amafi yobe ama soldier.
mj banda
December 1, 2014 at 7:22 pm
People are busy insulting each other while Muzungu opusa ali zii
Judge Joe Bidden
December 1, 2014 at 9:20 pm
Banda banda banda ki ki ki
catfish
December 1, 2014 at 9:50 pm
Aba Ba PF mapuli bafikala thats y HH will look wise, pravatisatio theif go go HH
Ciseche Banda
December 1, 2014 at 10:28 pm
Rumors, rumors but Edgar is the people’s choice. Apart from that he campaigned and won the Chawama seat under opposition. Let HH try it too , win a seat in his village to grill him in issues of starting from the grassroots. Watch this space Edgar Jan 2015 is our 6th President. Umbi akalila like our uncle Bwezani Banda did. Go Edgar.
mervis
December 2, 2014 at 12:22 am
Hahahahaahahah,