By CIC Politics
CHANCE AT LAST? FRED M’MEMBE GOES BALLISTIC ON HH.
In a strongly worded statement, Socialist Party President Fred M’membe has launched a blistering critique of President Hakainde Hichilema and his United Party for National Development (UPND), accusing the administration of deep-seated hypocrisy, political manipulation, and moral detachment from the Zambian people.
In a post titled “ZAMBIA TWASEBANA!” meaning “Zambia, we have embarrassed ourselves!” M’membe expressed grave concern over what he termed “a dangerous political culture” rooted in arrogance and denial. According to him, the current leadership portrays itself as intellectually superior, leaving no room for dissent, humility, or introspection.
“With Mr Hichilema and his league, everybody else is expected to remain silent, blind, and domesticated like animals,” M’membe stated, denouncing what he believes is a deliberate silencing of alternative voices.
He accused the UPND of engaging in “manipulation, deflection and denial,” suggesting that the ruling party often shifts blame to victims instead of taking accountability. “Even when publicly called out,” he added, “they offer no explanations, empathy, or apologies only more deflection.”
The opposition leader’s remarks come amid rising public frustration over perceived insensitivity and governance shortcomings. While the government has not responded directly to M’membe’s latest remarks, UPND officials in recent days have dismissed similar criticisms as politically motivated and unsubstantiated.
However, M’membe insists this is more than political rivalry, it’s a moral crisis.
“It is deeply unfortunate that a country as hopeful and promising as Zambia is being led by people who seem so detached from the basic tenets of humanity, justice, and truth,” he lamented.
Calling for what he termed a “return to conscience leadership,” M’membe urged citizens to demand a leadership style that prioritizes compassion, humility, and moral integrity.
This is not the first time the Socialist Party has publicly condemned the UPND. M’membe has long positioned himself as a vocal critic of what he sees as the neoliberal elitism of the current administration. But this latest message , invoking God, conscience, and national shame is among his most emotionally charged yet.
As Zambia continues to navigate economic hardship, rising inequality, and political polarization, such statements reflect a broader debate over the country’s direction and the credibility of those in power.
“May God help Zambia,” M’membe concluded, placing the burden not just on leaders but on a society grappling with what kind of nation it wants to become. Has Fred M’membe seen Chance now?
CIC PRESS TEAM
At times it is good to respect oneself so that it overflows to others the same is vice versa.
I fail to understand this old man callscalled d freddie mmembe, in everything he spits out, it is vernonous and always hate speech and division. People become bored with such type of characters and eventually in the end no one would like to listern to you. This is the same i see in the likes of Emmanuel Mwamba, Raphael Nakachinda, muzungu belela Given Lubinda, Makebi Zulu, Seon Tembo and indeed Fred Mmembe.
What exactly is of value in your daily ranting and condemnation of His Excillency President HAKAINDE. HH is doing extremely well fixing the economy which PF destroyed- this is the fact, negotiating for debt restructuring which he has managed, building health facilities and school infrastructures all over Zambia including paying for skills training for our youths, bursaries and meal allowances. Name them it is just absolutely amazing. But for you even during the death of your opposition partner who once was your big enemy you still have time to contnue with your terrorising messages surely is this normal. It is not normal but you are dealing with someone who is not your
match otherwise you will end up in miserly if you don’t change. The law does not sleep even during funerals it is still watching and the right time for reckoning will soon come
He actually talked without saying any thing.People have all the rights to say anything and oppose if there is anything to oppose but it appears Mr Fred has run out of ideas.He is a big person he must have started guiding Zulu and Nakachinda on this funeral crisis.But he seems to be tongue tied.He must show leadership by advising the young men on how they are handling the funeral.Zambia “twasebana how”? He is big he must talk to those people about the respect and dignity the late President Lungu deserves right now.
M’membe is just an empty chikopo.
He is irrelevant and a Satan nyoko