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Acting President Guy Scott says he is relieved by the conclusion of the second Patriotic Front (PF) general conference at which Matero member of Parliament Miles Sampa was elected party president.
Meanwhile, PF national chairperson Inonge Wina is confident that Minister of Justice Edgar Lungu, who doubles as Minister of Defence, is the best presidential candidate for the ruling party and he will win the January 20, 2015 election.
And suspected PF rival factions yesterday clashed in Lusaka’s central business district and temporarily brought business to a standstill.
Speaking on Monday night when he officially closed the second general conference at which Mr Sampa, who is Deputy Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, emerged winner, Dr Scott said he has been looking forward to a day when a successor for Mr Sata would be chosen.
“When I was awakened from my bed four weeks ago and informed that my friend Michael Sata had died in London, this is the day [general conference] I was hoping for,” Dr Scott said.
“It took me four and half weeks to bring this about. Fighting people left, right and centre who wanted to block me, take legal measures and to expel me,” Dr Scott said
He reiterated that there will be no short cuts in choosing Mr Sata’s successor.
He said he is proud of the delegates who attended Monday’s general conference because they proved that PF is a democratic party.
“And now, we have shown people that there are no short cuts. If you do the job differently you see the difference. Yesterday [Sunday] there was violence, pangas, threats and intimidation and today everyone is happy,” Dr Scott said.
He also turned down a proposal by PF member Christopher Shakafuswa to expel Mr Lungu for alleged gross indiscipline, disrespecting the party constitution and fueling division.
Mr Shakafuwsa also recommended the expulsion of Mrs Wina, Copperbelt Province chairman Sturdy Mwale, Minister of Tourism and Arts Jean Kapata, Minister of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs Nkundu Luo and her Foreign Affairs counterpart Harry Kalaba.
He also proposed that central committee members Willie Nsanda, Davies Chama, Benson Chali and Fabian Chiposa should be expelled
But Dr Scott said he wanted to give the senior party officials time and chance to think and see where PF is going.
And speaking to journalists on Sunday after Mr Lungu was declared duly elected PF president Mrs Wina said Mr Lungu was unanimously elected by the general conference.
“You have heard that they [delegates] have unanimously endorsed Edgar Lungu, the presidential candidate of the PF by 5,000 members of the party from all the 10 provinces of Zambia,” Mrs Wina said
Mrs Wina said the PF has a mammoth task ahead because the ruling party has started campaigns late.
“But I am very confident that we have the structures on the ground and our candidate will go through,” Mrs Wina said.
And HENRY SINYANGWE reports that in the fracas between suspected rival PF factions yesterday, Police quickly quelled the unrest during which a yellow Metro Cab operating under Mr Sampa’s empowerment project was damaged.
Police spokesperson Charity Chanda said police have instituted investigations to establish the cause of the scuffles.
“A brazier with burning charcoal was found in the front seat of the vehicle, but the police managed to remove it before the vehicle caught fire.
“We are still monitoring the situation as our officers are on the ground,” Mrs Chanda said.
She appealed to political parties to remain peaceful instead of engaging in actions that would endanger the lives of citizens.
PF secretary-general Davies Chama says the party is disappointment about the fracas.
“We deeply regret that along the way, property has been damaged and we hope the police can get to the bottom of this incident and bring the culprits to book as soon as possible. Order must be restored,” Mr Chama said
He said PF abhors violence in all forms regardless of who perpetrates it because it a peaceful and loving party.
“That is the spirit our beloved late President Michael Sata founded this party on. Peace,” he said.
He said PF president Edgar Lungu who is also the Minister of Defence and doubles as Minister of Justice is well known for nothing but peace.
Posted by Kunda
on December 3, 2014. Filed under HEADLINES, LATEST NEWS.
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Anti-2mfweco
December 3, 2014 at 12:04 pm
Just observing your tu ma statements…….Come fast 20th January,2015.
man mule
December 3, 2014 at 12:05 pm
BRAA BRA BRAAA NAYO NAYO
Manson
December 3, 2014 at 12:14 pm
Useless.viva opposition parties
bright
December 3, 2014 at 12:47 pm
Yes yes yes yes go sampa goooooo yes pf
Monde
December 3, 2014 at 12:47 pm
pliz Zambians lets ignore Dr Scott 1. He is nolonger the party president. 2. He does not respect both party and republican constituition. Yes we are black but our minds are not as black as you think
chitimukulu
December 3, 2014 at 12:49 pm
ama nonsense fye. these chaps cant take us for granted…they must GO
janza kumbele
December 3, 2014 at 12:55 pm
@Monde
You are backward Racist
To open your eyes to see that Scott is correct
HH is the answer
2015 Vote HH
I thank you
Word
December 3, 2014 at 3:55 pm
Like always, Zambian’s will realize that Scott was doing the right thing after 5 years…
Dr. King kobra
December 3, 2014 at 12:58 pm
Idiotic gay sokontwe
paul
December 3, 2014 at 12:58 pm
ba guy scott what you did is Unlawful…..go apologies to hon edger lungu..lol
UMWAUME
December 3, 2014 at 1:19 pm
The returning officer in the just 2nd PF conference has declared that SAMPA was not declared winner because the chorum was not met.
kakolwe
December 3, 2014 at 1:49 pm
Straight from my heart to ALL PF top leadership!!
Mwembwa shabantu! Please put aside your stooopid differences & let us go into campaigns. Ifimatoooole!! The lot of you!!!
Wanyafye Tigers FC
December 3, 2014 at 2:01 pm
What is happening to PF with kilometers as its president is going to be same fate as what happened to the Bob Marley and the Wailers following the death of the great Bob Marley. All that is there to see is just the legend of once a great band, and in this case, what was once a great party.
Shame on u stiff necked fools. Only a fool lean up upon his own misunderstanding.
IF NOT
December 3, 2014 at 3:11 pm
Scott also is just causing confusion, what relief has he? Sampa has not been declared yet. rubbish
tutu
December 3, 2014 at 3:13 pm
teine lesisiti but abasungu benafye shabatemwa nangula ntile ukuti shasangamo ubunonshi…hence chikala guy scott wether eulufyenye nangula teo ine i fail to be partial,pantu i jst assume ati chikala litole…oh sorry plus natumwenye notubachocholi ne fima arabs bonsefye kaufela nalibapata…dnt get me wrng m no racist.PEACE PA ZED
fwala jombo
December 3, 2014 at 3:23 pm
GUY SCOTT CHISUSHI
fwala jombo
December 3, 2014 at 3:25 pm
GUY SCOTT CHISUSHIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII!
Wanyafye Tigers FC
December 3, 2014 at 3:28 pm
Fuku fuku nayo mukwai
IF NOT
December 3, 2014 at 3:32 pm
It appears these pipo have got a hidden agenda hence these games they seem to be playing each other without considering that elections are just around the corner.
Fu Manchu
December 3, 2014 at 3:38 pm
Cry my beloved country, cry. Perhaps HE Dr. Kenneth Kaunda even at 90plus should come back and sort out the mess. I am serious guys.
chimpolonge
December 3, 2014 at 3:38 pm
Guy scott is just destroying the party coz he knows that he will not lose anything. The chap is old and not ZAMBIAN or AFRICAN.lET HIM GO TO HELL AND LEAVE US ALONE TO DEVELOP UOR OWN NATION.
Zakeyo
December 3, 2014 at 5:37 pm
Dear Guy,What you have shown is that you are a stubborn traitor! The court is yet to vindicate.And God will have final say on this matter. There is only but one one God!Ulumunfye; your influence and power are limited !
francis chabu
December 4, 2014 at 12:21 pm
let sampa to b the presindent