HH CAN’T FIGHT CORRUPTION, UPND MOST CORRUPT – M’MEMBE
Lusaka… Friday November 29, 2024
SP President Dr. Fred M’membe says it is evident that President Hakainde Hichilema is presiding over an extremely corrupt regime, which he described as the most corrupt in the history of the country.
He mentioned that they are not surprised by the everyday corruption scandals being exposed, as this aligns with what they have been saying for quite some time.
Dr. M’membe argued that no decent or clean President could preside over such a corrupt regime without being extremely corrupt himself.
He emphasized that Mr. Hichilema is failing to deal with this corruption because it stems from his own actions.
According to Dr. M’membe, Mr. Hichilema is paralyzed in fighting corruption due to his lack of moral authority to condemn or take decisive action against his lieutenants, as everyone is involved in some illegal activity.
He highlighted that the never-ending corruption scandals are a reminder that the country is in very corrupt hands and needs a breather, describing the government as one of the thieves, for the thieves, and by the thieves.
Dr. M’membe asserted that Mr. Hichilema cannot be expected to genuinely fight corruption when there is vast corruption and looting surrounding him and involving him.
He reiterated that any meaningful fight against corruption must start with an investigation of Mr. Hichilema’s own dealings in various sectors of the economy, including mining, fuel, fertilizer, insurance, grain imports and exports, property and real estate, construction, and manufacturing.
He stressed the urgent need to investigate Mr. Hichilema and make him answer questions about his business dealings.
Dr. M’membe claimed that the fight against corruption would be deceitful, a facade, and meaningless without such an investigation.
He further stated that it is no longer a secret that this is a tremendously corrupt regime, which is why the declaration of assets has become a problem.
Dr. M’membe pointed out that Mr. Hichilema’s failure to declare his assets and disclose his business dealings and interests is a prima facie case for corruption.
He argued that the undisclosed business interests of Mr. Hichilema are the source and incubator of all this corruption, and being in power has removed the virginity that surrounded him.
Dr. M’membe warned that sooner or later, citizens will know everything the regime has been up to, noting that citizens are already becoming aware of the corruption, embezzlement, cronyism, regulatory capture, lobbying, and undue influence on policymaking that are undermining democratic methods, compromising public interest, and hindering the government’s capacity to serve the people effectively and efficiently.
He predicted that it is just a matter of time before all this turns into tears for the criminals, stating that they can run but they cannot hide.
He criticized the pretense, lies, and connivance with Law Enforcement Agencies to free or ignore their corrupt lieutenants, saying it only delays their inevitable end.
Dr. M’membe used local language to describe the corrupt individuals as thieves who are insatiable and deaf to reason, emphasizing that they treat stealing as a job and even boast about it in their sleep.