“ADDRESS THE NATION!” -BRIAN MUNDUBILE CHALLENGES PRESIDENT HH OVER ALLEGED CORRUPTION FRA AND FARMERS’ PLIGHT
Twapia, Copperbelt Province
Brian Mundubile has challenged President Hakainde Hichilema to address the nation over allegations of large-scale theft of public funds, accusing his administration of remaining silent while ordinary Zambians continue to struggle.
Addressing a campaign rally in Twapia, Copperbelt Province, Pres. Mundubile questioned why the Head of State had not personally spoken to the nation regarding allegations involving billions of kwacha in public funds.
“Address the nation and explain to the Zambian people why you have remained quiet while Zambian money has been plundered,”
He said farmers have gone without payment for their produce, while many others have failed to receive farming inputs on time, leaving thousands of families facing hardship.
Pres. Mundubile also questioned what he described as unequal treatment in the fight against corruption, noting that some citizens have been incarcerated over relatively small amounts while allegations involving much larger sums have yet to receive a public explanation.
Referring to allegations concerning public funds, including those linked to the Drug Reserve Agency, Mundubile called on President Hichilema to account directly to the Zambian people.
“Mr. President, address the nation and explain why our people should continue to suffer while allegations of billions of kwacha being stolen remain unanswered,” he said.
The incoming President said Zambians deserve transparency, accountability and leadership that protects public resources, arguing that confidence in government can only be restored when the law is applied fairly and those responsible for wrongdoing are held accountable.
His remarks reinforced the Tonse Alliance’s campaign message of restoring accountability, supporting farmers, tackling the rising cost of living and rebuilding public trust ahead of the August general election.
Address the nation on a rumour from Emmanuel Mwamba? Please be serious, your rule would be a disaster, fortunately do not see you nor wish you being president. I cannot vote for you for saying, I will de declaring assests annually, I will not persecute UPND, there will be no thieves in my government, and all the nonsense. How exactly do you think you can take the country forward. There has already been a lot of progress in the last 5 years. That’s where my vote is.