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Sampa May Have Been More Ready For The Task Of Being President Than Lungu -UPND
The UPND has challenged Edgar Lungu to a debate with its leader, Hakainde Hichilema, ahead of the January 20, 2015 presidential election.
And UPND says Miles Sampa may have been more ready for the task of being president than Edgar Lungu. Meanwhile, the opposition party says all is not well in the PF. Mazabuka UPND member of parliament Garry Nkombo said yesterday that Hichilema was ready for a debate with Lungu where the two presidential candidates can explain their respective vision for Zambia.
He said politics was no longer an issue of mob psychology, tricks and intimidation but about knowledge and transparency. Nkombo said the issue of a national debate for the presidential candidates is a matter of emergency. “As UPND, we cannot waste time but to agree with The Post editorial of yesterday (Sunday) about national debates. These debates must happen now so that we can determine who is best placed in terms of individuals who are vying for the presidency. These candidates, especially those that appear to be front runners like Hakainde Hichilema and Edgar Lungu, must be given a platform to talk about their intentions to unite this country and reduce poverty. This will give chance to those sitting on the fence to make up their minds,” he said. Nkombo said he was shattered by the manner in which Lungu presented himself during the radio programme on Friday and at a rally in Kitwe. “The picture that Edgar Lungu has presented so far actually gives you an impression that Miles may have been [more] ready for this task.
I was shattered with the manner he (Lungu) presented himself, he should have done better,” he said. Nkombo said no matter how much the PF pretend, the party would never be the same after Michael Sata. “The happenings in the PF remain a private matter but the recent events have shown a great exposure of how disjointed the party is.
If all was well in the PF, Guy Scott, GBM and Miles Sampa should have been at their campaign launch in Kitwe,” he said. Nkombo, however, praised acting President Scott, saying he had acted above board. He said acting President Scott had lived up to expectations. “Guy Scott did a decent job of following the PF constitution.
He has stood tall and I salute him for that. He has acted above expectations and has not played any monkey business,” said Nkombo.
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zakeyo
December 8, 2014 at 5:50 pm
Laughable ! Nonsense! That is the precise problem with UPND thinking and analysis. Myopic tribal thinking! Desperate to say and promise anything! Its like satana promising Jesus with things that are not his!
Viva Lungu!!!!
joe baza
December 8, 2014 at 6:12 pm
they want a debate,wat r u talking about ?
KASONDE MWILA
December 8, 2014 at 6:53 pm
We do not need debate, they are always like that. They want Sampa because they know they could have beaten him easily.
Why debate? Let them wait fro election day; they will be clobbered.
Sinjonjo
December 9, 2014 at 1:36 am
Mutale
December 9, 2014 at 8:30 am
Its a known fact Mr. Lungu economically is not Presidential material, he cannot match our late President Sata, all of you guys who are supporting him are just supporting because of PF. I voted for Sata and PF in 2011, with Mr Lungu as president…my vote goes to HH, Viva HH Viva UPND, Flight 2015 with HH here we come. Go for it UPND leave no stone unturned we are behind you all the way.
Issac
December 9, 2014 at 8:31 am
Correct Kasonde these tribalists want a weaker contender whom they can beat so easily. You can’t compare Sampa with E Lungu, by far Lungu is a force to recon with.
Trixy
December 9, 2014 at 9:46 am
Bena Isaac naimwe…ni blind loyalty ya shani iyi? So you expect people to just vote for Edgar Lungu without fully knowing him and his capabilities? You are a joker my friend….
kim
December 8, 2014 at 7:42 pm
they have gone to bed with mumembe , they are ever isulting him, now he is their
friend. hypocrites.
zozi a zo
December 9, 2014 at 1:37 am
janza kumbele
December 8, 2014 at 8:00 pm
zakeyo,
Whenever you are faced with challenge, you resort to calling others tribal. Know that PF is the most useless political grouping ever. Give chance to progressive political parties to resuscitate Zambia. Wakeup!
Ben
December 9, 2014 at 4:58 am
When did Zambia National Team Say, before winning, ati give us Germany not Malawi, because Germany can do much better than Malawi? Are you sure you’d say that if u wanted to be in power? Ati Miles would be better than Edgar? Better to who, you as a party or Zambians? it’s not UPND Party who is gonna vote, it’s the people of Zambia, so you are being dander headed. seems you guys got nothing for the nation eh? always scampering about like headless chickens. from utopian promises that makes no sense to debating. are you ruling for u to be setting rules for elections or you just an opposition party wanting to contest?
Issac
December 9, 2014 at 8:39 am
Ben you have really hit the nail at the head. Good example: Can our national team prefer Zimbabwe in place of Germany, can you survive to FIFA? UPenD wants a weaker competitor which wont happen for the them anyway.
Anderson Chisala
December 8, 2014 at 5:58 pm
Lungu is a VERY “LAZY” chap ever. He is a weakling and lazy the reason the guy CANT FORM EVEN HIS OWN COMPANY.
He is so useless…..!!!
Judge Joe Bidden
December 8, 2014 at 6:44 pm
Let now the people of Zambia know WHO Edgar is, DEBATE. Just on the other article, I talked about the same thing: LET EDGAR APPEAL TO THE INTELLECTS THAN BAKAPONYA & CHEERLEADERS… This article justifies my view.
pillar
December 9, 2014 at 7:54 am
when sata wanted to debate with mwanawasa u are the stanyoko who refused,but today u want to change your goal post chikala,debate for what? mind HH have no experience in government and what is he going to say? chinyo chanoko chikala.
Ben
December 9, 2014 at 7:05 am
Have you formed your own company? Have u ever had jobs like he has had? Who is the lazy one heh?
MGM
December 8, 2014 at 6:01 pm
Its not about who knows how to talk Bo Garry Nkombo no it about a lot of thing and we will see come 20th if that will help you. The remeed is in denouncing regional politics not all those issues you hiding yourselves in. Wining an election need support from all over Zambia not one region.
lunda
December 8, 2014 at 6:08 pm
@zakeyo only buffoons like you cannot understand the importance of national debate. In other countries Lungu would have not qualified for that sit reasons being that he is not a good public speaker,hes a drunken master and sick person.I know the predicament PF was in of not having any suitable candidate but the LUNGU choice PF anaitaya!
KASONDE MWILA
December 8, 2014 at 7:00 pm
We are i Zambia, not other countries.
Like it or not, Lungu will be HE EDGAR LUNU soon
kiekiekiekiekiekie
Zambian
December 8, 2014 at 7:16 pm
@Lunda,
FTJ was an excellent public speaker, but you know what he tuned out to be— ended up looting the country, a plunderer at best.
deja vu
December 8, 2014 at 8:32 pm
Exactly my thought. Even women fall fall for sweet talkers only to regret later
chanda
December 8, 2014 at 6:10 pm
Ine ni HH Zambia forward batata!
Monde
December 8, 2014 at 6:10 pm
what is wrong with UPND? just keep on telling us what you will do for us if you hav any. why shud lungu go for a debate when Zambians know that he is coming to finish roads, universities in each province, open mulungushi textile, build hospitals and schools. Do these things need a debate?
Apostle
December 8, 2014 at 6:11 pm
If Edgar does not matter ,why talking about him. You UPND ,you fear Edgar ,let january come you will see the strength of PF. CLEAN GAME you will lose.
John Funkama
December 8, 2014 at 6:11 pm
Better say the truth than lie the way HH is doing it now. He says he will pay farmers more for their maize and reduce mealie meal price. Any economist know this is an illusion because subsidizing is well known to be unsustainable. Kaunda tried it, but ended up running the economy down. Viva Edgar Lungu, State House is waiting for you.
Rent a cadre
December 8, 2014 at 6:23 pm
If he really wanted to help any farmer etc, let him pay the retirees from the company he helped liquidate years ago. Some of these farmers have relative from the defunct companies he sucked to death.
for the manchild and silver ponto
December 8, 2014 at 6:15 pm
I think this the most childish thing ever to come from an idiot like nkombo Edgar has got no such time to get involved in academics. Ubu bupuba this country is not about such myopic thoughts and acahic stupidity
Rent a cadre
December 8, 2014 at 6:15 pm
Ba Nkombwe, Scottie was preoccupied with ensuring that Edgar does not win, thereby losing focus on ensuring that his stooge wins legally.
Ba Nkombwe, someone standing tall doesn’t necessarily mean he is 6 meters! Even a dwarf can stand tall. You can’t just believe Edgar and team have pulled thru and are moving in tandem.
Monde
December 8, 2014 at 6:18 pm
The problem with Tongas is that they think they are the most intellegent pipo in this country. learn from Bembas and be wise. when mazoka died you only wanted a Tonga leaving sikota your cousin but sata is dead Bembas have joined other tribes to suport lungu who is not Bemba
Rent a cadre
December 8, 2014 at 6:33 pm
Sense
Chilufya
December 8, 2014 at 8:48 pm
Kwena mwalasa!!!
Trixy
December 9, 2014 at 10:00 am
What you are supporting is not necessary Lungu but PF to go on ruling this country. You think we are fools? You are supporting Lungu because you think Sata anointed him for presidency which is not the case. The reason Sata put Edgar to act is coz he knew PF is Sata and Sata is PF. He did not want anyone who could eventually his presidency in future hence his choice of Lungu. He knew Lungu was a stooge who can be pushed anyhow thus making him no threat to him (Sata). Learn to analyse issue you xxxxxx!! Why do you think Sata deliberately put Guy Scott as Vice President when he knew the parental challenge he would face if and when the time comes for him to stand as president? Sata simply did not want anyone to take over from him. Period. Now that he is gone, we have to give him his wish and close the PF Party.
Village Chicken
December 8, 2014 at 6:22 pm
He put it clearly that he has no vision of his own. So how does Lungu steer this country forward if his consultant is laying in peace at Embassy Park?
May you PF open your eyes, Lungu will take you no where, not even his pangas.
Rent a cadre
December 8, 2014 at 6:26 pm
E problem yakukonka amashinda paper nga Post pamusula.
Did Lungu actually say he has no vision?
deja vu
December 8, 2014 at 8:41 pm
The Post is not a news paper. It’s just one Mmembe uses to kill people’s names. No ethics bunda bwa ku quoting Bible.
Katuba old boys
December 8, 2014 at 6:36 pm
Ehe we want to hear the two debate issues , not just being praised when the chaps have no brains. Let all the presidential candidates come live on ZNBC , RB, EL, HH, GM even Sampa let him form a party he is more articulate.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 8, 2014 at 6:38 pm
DEBATE:
The UPND has challenged Edgar Lungu to a debate with its leader, Hakainde Hichilema, ahead of the January 20, 2015 presidential election.
VERY good idea!
Munyelo Pwete!
December 8, 2014 at 7:59 pm
Why should Lungu waste time with a looser like HH. He is too busy to engage in a futile debates with an under five politician. Kindly try the likes of abena Nawakwi and this boy Chipimo. That is HH’s size and not Chagwa Lungu!
deja vu
December 8, 2014 at 8:35 pm
Wisdom is not in talking. I may say this but inside it’s something else
AMAI TILIKUSELI
December 9, 2014 at 8:02 am
HH should go on debate with Rev Dany pule or cosmo mumba not our EL because EL is too big for small charps like HH no.infact Ancle William Banda was more ready to stand as there president in there party not HH.
chosen
December 8, 2014 at 6:43 pm
i thought kombwe was more reasonable than his HH,i think Tonga’s tremble when they hear Ed’s name mentioned you see PF has dispelled the notion of a tribal tag which cannot be erased with this tonga party. why how did HH assume leadership the tongas said UPND was suppossed to be led by a tonga because it was formed by Mazoka . Mazoka was clever He worked well with other tribes. Unless HH proves to us that he is not like Some of the chaps i worked with very tribe and very unreasonable and idiots.
kappa
December 8, 2014 at 6:45 pm
UPND upnd mwambako if Sampa went through ngamwatila party yalupwa. As for debate it is not an issue those of us who watched Obama in the first debate we thought he was going no where but in the second debate he did well. Elyo imwe ba upnd mwalishana balate nefya madebate ba PF they have shown u that it is not a regional party like yours. Just wait 20 Jan u see ba EL ku state house bo inonge pali ba vice then 2016 kulabakofye.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 8, 2014 at 6:55 pm
See Lungu crumble. If he fears a national debate how will he be addressing the audience at the UN General Assembly? (With millions watching live!). Ha ha.
chosen
December 8, 2014 at 6:57 pm
Guy scot was being used by a cartel , who wanted someone they can use you. Bo inonge and Ed and there group were able to see of the craftness of the cartel they fought and those who think guy scot is a good man did not know or see what some us were seing these criminal prayed that our president die so that they instal a puppet like kabimba but failed they are trying the young man miles who seem to not know the people who prayed to have is uncle dead his brother realised that these criminals wanted to use him. the 14billion they stole will be paid God is watching it may take years but time wil come for these criminals.
peddle
December 8, 2014 at 7:01 pm
Upnd you are just wasting your time talking about Lungu pipo are not intrestered,tell them wat hh will do for the pipo as for me and my family its viva Edgar Lungu
koswe
December 8, 2014 at 7:19 pm
Uku votela CHAKOLWA TETI! VIVA H.H (ZAMBIA UNITED)
Alangizi
December 8, 2014 at 7:21 pm
Bushe debate yanshi this time, go and work so that we see who is better in action not just ukubwatabwata fye twanaka naimwe
Alangizi
December 8, 2014 at 7:24 pm
Mwebalelanda ati Edgar nichakolwa mwalimushitilapo beer for to tell him that, get the facts first, let him rule it is his time……… viva EL
Augustine Mwewa
December 8, 2014 at 8:18 pm
I am waiting for you Garry to quit politics because your Tonga bull HH is losing to Edgar come 22nd January 2015. It is not about debating but favour of God on humble people like Lungu. HH is pompous like your Guy Scott you have praised who only knows article 61 of PF constitution. I hope you keep your word of stepping down because no matter what your HH is losing even in 2016
joe pressure
December 8, 2014 at 8:18 pm
pipo need development not who speaks good english. upnd is tonga and tonga is upnd. viva edgar
True
December 8, 2014 at 8:54 pm
to me HH can be a better university lecturer than a president. He is too academic in the way he expresses his economics. Otherwise most good debtors have turned be less implementers so I edge HE Lungu not to be bothered about this semantics by dull Nkombo.If he wants debate let him bring the draft constitution. UPND knows that with Lungu they can not control Lusaka, Central, Copper belt, Eastern, Northern, Muchinga and Luapula province. They are just fearing they guy.We shall bury you this time once and for all.For miles Sampa who wants to go to UPND, its like asking the Chiness to be their president.
Renee
December 8, 2014 at 9:27 pm
Who said the best debate candidate makes the best leader? Or the most knowledgeable person guarantees good leadership?
There are hidden desiarable qualities in EL that you can not see if you are a Fault finder.
Why do you think Sata entrusted EL with more responsibilities than Sampa? Think about it.
Issac
December 9, 2014 at 8:53 am
Yeah, out of 82 PF mps, president Sata saw something in Lungu and not in anybody else. So he is the chosen one full stop!
charlie2000
December 8, 2014 at 9:33 pm
That’s being childish.. Debate as though they r @ secondary xul.. if EL is not capable, why r u concerned.. Useless National Disabled Party
john kwempa
December 8, 2014 at 9:34 pm
Debate kwati ni ku skulu ata ba post ifya amatufi, EL wamwenso kwisa? isn’t that what they where saying not thru.1 NEC .2 Not votes thru parly .3 okay Convention he was all there and beat them at there own game nga mulefwaya debate organise na ba munali secondary school nangu ba Ipusukilo basic school etc
Debate ngensoni let the Man show himself to the pipo thru campaigns naumfwa utulo so debate in your dreams no time to waste you Can debate with Muliokela Muliokela nangu Sinkamba olo Mulongoti limbi tabali busy
KISS LOVERS
December 8, 2014 at 9:39 pm
Come jan 20th. UPND & HH bakalila heloi, heloi samakatani.
John
December 8, 2014 at 10:13 pm
HH knows will not make it because of lungu,upnd boys wanted sampa for easy crossing,and upnd their focus is on pf because they know that pf is a threat to them.
John
December 8, 2014 at 10:17 pm
HH forget of been the president you a business man not a leader.
samson zulu
December 8, 2014 at 10:18 pm
the problem upnd fail to win elections is that all its leaders are boostful and just like being on media go into villages convice zambians urban pipo are already diceded voters wealth and presidency they ar two different things my brothers
Chisenga
December 8, 2014 at 10:21 pm
ITS LIKE A THIEF TELLING YOU WHICH GUARD YOU SHOULD LEAVE ON DUTY AT NIGHT.
Ben
December 9, 2014 at 7:12 am
Hilarious eh!
chiko malama
December 8, 2014 at 10:37 pm
pf cadres knows that lungu can not match the caliber of HH,chino chaka muluza kuipa.pf is the wast tribalistic party zambia has ever had.
pillar
December 9, 2014 at 8:08 am
chikala chawiso
Good guy
December 8, 2014 at 10:37 pm
We know why you want Sampa! With Edgar there’s no way you are scooping these elections fi UPND
samson zulu
December 8, 2014 at 10:42 pm
pf has brought ambulances good roads.universities.colleges.respected chiefs etc wat do u want upnd do for zambia?or maybe u jst want him in state house?
samson zulu
December 8, 2014 at 10:49 pm
since upnd was born two tonga presidents 2001 pf was born two presidents bemba & nsenga do u stil denny that ur tribal?chairman of pravitisation he stole wat more president?
Judge Joe Bidden
December 8, 2014 at 10:52 pm
Debates are all over in countries that vote for the calibre of a person not the tribe or party lines . US, UK, AUS, EU… so what isukulu? This place is infested by cheerleaders with little knowledge WHY you need a president who knows what to do not appeasing who backed him.
Ben
December 9, 2014 at 4:49 am
Yeah and US, Uk, AUS, EU. Did not just dream and wake in the morning that we want debates. And you call such a person with the vision, the one who wants to do everything that bubbles forth from his head without taking time to really think about the possibilities and realities on the ground? no wonder you’re showered with fantastical promises each day. such systems takes time and decision making processes not just waking up ati we want debate coz US does debates for candidates. yaba!!
Judge Joe Bidden
December 8, 2014 at 11:03 pm
If a leader can’t tell you what he will do for you then what’s the use of putting him in charge of your life? I have heard likes of ni Edgar cabe, God chose him, it’s his turn, etc but what’s make him votable . Then mwashima! That’s just being pin heads.
Ben
December 9, 2014 at 4:44 am
And if a leader promises u everything you wanna hear from legalizing your illegal business to bringing the rains in august, what’s the wisdom in trusting him?
Judge Joe Bidden
December 9, 2014 at 6:22 am
When a leader promises YOU heaven then at least you have a blue print and marking key to use against when assessing his performance for development and future votes. Then you ve the power to de-vote him for future elections.You get me?
Ben
December 9, 2014 at 7:16 am
Anyone who promises heaven when he himself has failed to go and anyone trusting in him both are a lost cause
Ben
December 9, 2014 at 7:36 am
Ears too can taste my friend. That is why we can distinguish between who is telling truth and who is lying
Ben
December 9, 2014 at 4:41 am
When were debates introduced in african politics? problem u watch a movie or americans debating then u say u want to debate. try next time when zambia include that in the new constitution. so u have failed to convince people with your utopian promises now u think debating and attacking your opponent will convince them? Just fold if you’ve failed
Mbala Chitemeshi
December 9, 2014 at 5:43 am
I totally Agree with Hon Garry Nkhombo. PF are myopic and look at issues from a narrow picture. The nation is watching.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 9, 2014 at 6:36 am
@ben BOTSWANA had elections 2 months ago and they had parliamentary and presidential debates. Google “GABZ FM Presidential Debates”
Ben
December 9, 2014 at 7:28 am
My point exactly. They didn’t just wake up ati we want debate. It went to Parliament and they debated on it in parliament and ot was decided. And also for what reason? So ati “because UPND wants to debate with PF”? Just listen to how that sounds
pillar
December 9, 2014 at 8:17 am
its namibia shatani iwe,botswana kwisa?
Judge Joe Bidden
December 9, 2014 at 6:51 am
@ben so stop being a buffoon Is Botswana in US? If u want to sound smart knw your stuff.
Judge Joe Bidden
December 9, 2014 at 6:56 am
@ben I can now tell you to apologise to readers for trying to be sound smart.
Ben
December 9, 2014 at 7:30 am
ATI “ben can I tell you to apologize” hilarious!!
Cholwe
December 9, 2014 at 7:14 am
@ monde nice one that why they wil die in opposition. Kikikikikikikiki. Tongas change for better otherwise u wil remain harmed for the rest of plans. Stupid. Ati miles! To who?
jsm
December 9, 2014 at 7:22 am
umuntu tatalabapo na ward chairman kuti abashani president wa calo icakulaso?
when there was perceived confusion in PF, HH and coy jostled all over the country even naku Lubemba, ha! hypocrite! Now accept that PF is a winning team. Ba tata ba Sata called some of these political novices ‘únder fives’
genuwin
December 9, 2014 at 7:29 am
These Patriotic Fools have really made us to go astray. Time will surely catch up with all of them. We had put all the trust in them. That is why some of the Zambian still cling on to PF because they can’t swallow their pride. It is time to get out of that situation. The Fools have no vision at all. The initial vision was no vision since it was just a lie. Even for this Edgar to rely on that is all stupidity.
Moscow(Op)
December 9, 2014 at 7:30 am
UPND=TRIBAL PARTY=UPND SUPPORTERS.PF is not a tribal party and lungu is supported by 95% bemba speaking pipo.What a tribal!!This is what we need to do in order to move forward.Abash tribalism in Zambia but UNPD=Tonga party=Ruled only by A TONGA=can be supported by tongas=arrongance and boastful as educated most educated zambians.
Luapula fish
December 9, 2014 at 7:33 am
Ya ya ya ya UPND is a tribal party.It can be only ruled by a Tonga and supported by Tongas.95% Tongas are for UPND.
Guys do u remember when it was declared that Only a Tonga could succeed Mazoka?This came to pass when HH was put on the Top.
HH was not even known by that time but came from nowhere to be a president of the party.
Sikota was supposed to succeed Mazoka but they said A lozi can’t be a president of Zambia.
They went on tell Sikota that he wants to sell UPND to bembas
kakolwe
December 9, 2014 at 8:09 am
Mazoka(mhsrip) seeing that Levy was of slowed speech demanded a debate. It never came. That did not make Levy a poor leader.
Now HH wishes to engange EL in rethoric. Not bad but not necessary today. But if HH is seriously itching for one: plz plz plz ba PF employ me to face ANY UPND member on a live debate. It wont take more than 8min.