BWEENGWA LAWMARKER CLARIFIES “CARDERISM IS BACK” REMARKS.
By Marcus Phillip Mhlanga
BWEENGWA Member of Parliament, Honourable Michelo Kasauta, has moved to clarify his recent use of the phrase “Carderism is back,” asserting that his comments were taken out of context and were not an endorsement of political violence.
The lawmaker, who is widely known in Monze District for his diligence,hard work, good relations and care for his supporters has earned himself a nickname “potopoto-upotene kumilimo,” issued the statement following public reaction to his remarks.
In his clarification, Hon. Kasauta, who also serves as the United Party for National Development (UPND) Monze District Chairperson, explained that his utterances were a reflection on past struggles and the loyalty shared with Republican President Hakainde Hichilema during their time in opposition.
He stated that his words were emotionally charged and rooted in the shared history of moments spent at the Community House, driven by what he described as “love, loyalty, and commitment” to President Hichilema.
“It was that history, that context, and that emotion that influenced my words,” Kasauta stated. “Let me be clear: carderism is condemned by His Excellency President Hichilema, and I fully stand with him on this agenda.”
Offering a measure of contrition, the lawmaker added, “If my words were misunderstood by the Zambian people, that was not my intention. I take responsibility for the interpretation of those words by anyone who felt affected.”
Hon. Kasauta acknowledged that his statement was made “in the heat of the moment” but reaffirmed his party’s core principles.
“Yes, I spoke emotionally, but as the UPND, we remain a law-abiding and peace-loving political party,” he said,
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14.11.2025
UPND Media Team
You failed the primary test of leadership badala. You need to control your emotions as a leader. It’s your choice , be a power player or allow your emotions to control you and UPND and prove the opposition right. Just apologise , there is nothing like being taken out of context period.
This man owes Zambians an apology for making a reckless statement that undermines the Party, and the President that he thinks he is protecting.
A walk through the city yesterday found unproductive zealots who are failures in life too quick to use this as a licence to “don” UPND barets saying they will start beating citizens. Its only failures that resort to violence and fail to reason that can make such useless statements.
You bwana MP need to rethink who you are leading if that is all you can come up with and the damage of all the work done to rid markets of this culture in the past four years. Resign.
The party needs to go back in to the markets and streets and undo this non sense. The disciplinary committee needs to deal with the utterances of this MP and the Copperbelt Minister as a symbol of the abhorentness to violence and cadrism.
“NO SACRED COWS IN THE PARTY, YOU ARE ON YOUR OWN” HH
Let the party structures deal with these two. Let the Police arrest them for inciting unrest. We should not have people who make starements that dont have consequences. Descipline is paramount in every organisation and facet of ourlives and accountablity should not be for a few.
The idiot quickly had to backtrack after both state house and party spokesperson mweetwa denounced him. He realised he had no backing and therefore put his tail between his legs and retreated faster than he came.
Give a clear apology for inciting violence which is against the law, which law you yourself are supposed to uphold. Instead you are calling it a clarification. No one misunderstood you. You misunderstand the law. Accept the guidance given.