Don’t panic, Bishop Banda will clarify Hilux donation with lawyers – Fr Muyunda
MONGU Diocese Catholic priest Fr Ignazio Muyunda says Catholic faithful must remain calm following the summoning of Lusaka Archbishop Dr Alick Banda by the Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC), stating that the Archbishop is innocent and the matter will soon be resolved.
Fr Muyunda explained that the matter which relates to a Toyota Hilux donated to the Archbishop years ago,can be clarified fully in the presence of lawyers, hence there is no reason for panic.
“Be at peace…! The matter of our Archbishop will be resolved soon. He will explain in the presence of lawyers how the donation was made to him and the matter will be settled. No cause for alarm or panic because he never stole and he is innocent,” Fr Muyunda said.
He described the issue as straightforward and requiring only explanation.
Fr Muyunda also warned politicians against exploiting the matter for political gain, urging them not to turn a legal process into a divisive political or religious debate.
“Please, the politicians don’t try to turn this matter into a political game to fuel tension between the Church and State” he said.
The priest assured that the Zambia Episcopal Conference will provide guidance and updates should any new developments arise.
He called on the faithful to avoid unnecessary drama and trust that Archbishop Banda’s explanation will settle the matter.
The DEC summon of Archbishop Banda in connection with the investigations surrounding a ZRA Toyota Hilux gifted to him, has attracted attention and sparked debate on social media, with some opposition voices urging citizens to accompany the Archbishop in solidarity.
By George Musonda
Kalemba January 3, 2025
This priest makes more sense. Banda should not appear to be above the law. He needs to answer some questions , period.
Let official communication on the issue of Arch Bishop Dr Alick Banda come from the Zambia Conference Of Catholic Bishops ( ZCCB), or the Vicar General in Lusaka.
As a Catholic , I know what is happening to the Catholic Church in Zambia and the divisions being planted..and am not surprised by your comments Ba Father.
Ba Father Muyunda, concentrate on your priestly work in Mongu..and let guidelines be given by ZCCB as to what is expected from the Catholic Faithful..
If as faithfuls we accompany the Archbishop, to DEC it’s our duty as Catholics…
I was naked , and you clothed me
I was hungry, and you gave me food
I was in Prison, and you visited me
Even in the thick of Things, when our Lord Jesus Christ was brought before Pontius Pilate he was accompanied…The Three women were there..and the Apostle John too.
ArchBishop Dr Alick Banda has been tortured…is being tormented..and Harassed. It’s in such desperate times that a sense of belonging is called. To share the pain with the Bishop through prayer and Association. We will be there as Catholics with our Bishop.
On the Tensions in the country, it’s not the Catholic Faithful who will accompany the Archbishop to DEC responsible, it is those who have been harassing and Tormenting him… insulting him and calling him the Lucifer of Zambia. They are the ones stalking Tensions.
As you say, Father Muyunda, this case is straight forward.. But for four years, the government hasn’t seen that it’s straight forward…And even after the 5th January, 2026 , it will still not be straight forward..They will continue harassing and Tormenting the man..These are the people we are dealing with. Vengeful and intolerant.
He needs all the support of the Catholic Church Faithful and those who have been touched through his work for God.
Thank you
You see, to be dull is to be blind of thought processes. Who knows, maybe the Agency would like to exonerate Alick from this and smoke a peace pipe. But idiots have already jumped into the ring throwing punches even before the day of the match. This tells you about the low calibre of Zambian Politicians….very argumentative with ungrounded view points. When they look at themselves, who at the moment can beat HH to an election? Who with the remaining 8 months. Be real. Bishop Banda has made very wrong headlines in this country to say the least. He supports Lungu, kikikikikikiki.Just the mere fact that a faith leader is associated with an asset suspected to be a result of proceed of crime is bad enough. These chaps are expected to have an elevated moral conscious.
Thanks Priest for your wise words, I hope there are many of you that think in those lines. The only big problem is the Arch Bishop himself and those close to him coz this very simple thing they have turned it into a big thing as if they are guilty. Maybe there are so many other things that they know they are guilty. I really don’t understand people who are making this issue big and point fingers at law enforcement.