Former President Edgar Chagwa Lungu writes:::
Good morning fellow citizens,
Last Sunday a fellow Zambian named Martin Mbaya, a PF member and known associate of my family was forcefully ejected from a church service at Lusaka’s Bethel Christian Centre in Nyumba Yanga while praying to God.
The unfortunate incident occurred in full view of his wife, children and other congregants that remain shocked today at the action of unruly DEC officers. From the church they drove him to his house where they broke down doors, stormed into his house and commenced a search, which I understand was for money, that could belong to “Edgar Lungu.”
The search ensued from morning to midnight, but alas no money was found.
My point here is that what happened to Martin could easily happen to any Zambian under the current administration of President Hakainde Hichilema where the rule of law is breaking down fast right in front of our eyes.
You have seen good people like mama Edith Nawakwi and Geofrey Mwamba being frustrated at the airport whenever they attempt to travel out of the country for medical attention.
You have seen people like Dr Chris Zimba, Emmanuel Mwamba, Raphael Nakachinda, Chilufya Tayali being arrested on flimsy grounds while others like Hon Given Lubinda have been dragged to court without enough evidence for conviction.
Sadly, all these wanton abuses are occurring at a time President Hichilema is being ranked as a ´top five leader´on the continent, we wonder what criteria is being used in the light of all abuses in Zambia.
All we ask is that the government of President Hakainde Hichilema march their words with action regarding the rule of law and arrest wrong doers only after thorough investigations have been concluded.
That is what President Hichilema has publicly called for repeatedly after all.
Zambia is a democratic state not a DICTATORSHIP where law enforcement become the law unto themselves, its not the wild wild west.
The international community, the European Union group, Britain and the United States and fellow African embassies should take cognisance of these rising abuses under Mr Hichilema.
In a democratic country governed by the rule of law, how can law enforcement agencies disrupt church proceedings with impunity, forcefully pick out a suspect whom you haven’t established a case against and bundle him into a car and break into his house?
If law enforcement officers can break into houses and churches where will citizens seek protection?
I urge peace loving Zambians to speak out against rising abuses and shrinking democratic space because if we remain silent today it won’t be long before police start attacking people at funeral gatherings and hospitals.
Crimes must be probed but let us remember that everyone is presumed innocent in Zambia until tried and found guilty by a competent court of law. I pray with you that our country doesn’t slide into total dictatorship soon.
Edgar Chagwa Lungu
Sixth Republican President of Zambia.
Let them deal with you first, then we’ll talk
ECL, we voted you out because you were oppressive via your cadres.
We voted for change, and we had hoped that Hakainde would be different to you. Unfortunately, he has turned out to be a lot worse than you.
Vote wisely in 2026.
Vote wisely in 2026. Vote HH.
Aka kamudala needs to be sorted out before it’s too late!
ECL does not want peace!
He is busy provoking someone who is trying hard to be at peace with him!
Why can’t ECL behave like a real Statesman?
Always behaving like a spoiled Kaponya!
Ndimwe bakulu chabe but no good manners!
That night you sent police men in the midst of the night to go and break into hh house is still fresh. A suspect can be picked from anywhere, even at church.
The measure you give…….. Look at who is complaining…..
ECL you failed to put Zambia under dictatorship with your violent police and cadres and you are praying that dictorship does not fall on Zambia a country now ruled by a peaceful man? Sir go back in time just a few steps and reflect on what you had done to this man.if it was me. You would be in prison right now. Not out of revenge but for plunder and tyrannical rule.
You ought to be the last human being speaking about DICTATORSHIP in Zambia brought by His Excellency President H H. Do you remember how the same President H H was arrested by YOURSELF Edgar Changwa Lungu in 2017?!!! Didn’t your Police led by Bonny Kapeso break President HH’s doors before entering to arrest him?!! Today, you are talking of DICTATORSHIP on the humble and peaceful H H?!!! Shame on you ECL!!! We have not forgotten about that incidence!!!
Is this man okay?
With all due respect Mr Lungu, this should not come from you, let those unblemished bring up these issues
Question for Jameson Chakolwa Lungu, when HH was smoked out of his house in the company of his wife, children and workers, and PF police using his kitchen as toilet. Did you think that was total dictatorship? If not then what is happening is child play compared to your regime. Bring back the stolen loot!
Do you think God ca even hear your prayer, who has killed more people between you and HH? Are you not ashamed of yourself? HH is the servant of the people and you were a tone of bricks, what are you talking about? Just shut up, there in no dictatorship in Zambia, we are enjoying our freedom and not your days of terror.
I think Bally is giving too much freedom to
Opposition leaders.These are the results of
Expansion of freedom of democracy.
This article was written by Emmanuel Mwamba.
Assuming it was written by ka faza, two issues come to play:
1. Which God would hear the prayer of a ka blasphemous ka faza who made and ate a Bible cake?
2. If the democratic space is shrinking only on you, then be it. At least we are now free citizens.
@ Chola…Well responded
How did this man Lungu came to be our leader? It’s really embarrassing to read what he says, is this man normal? Let him do some self introspection. There’s completely nothing about statesmanship about this man.
Please parade Mr. Mbaya, the Priests and other church members to confirm whether ECL is saying the truth or he’s talking rubbish, simple
It’s shameful for Lungu, the greatest dictator Zambia shall ever have to start castigating HH7 and his ND government
We are not in any danger of sliding into a dictatorship. We are actually emerging from YOUR dictatorship, Mr. Lungu. But since you see everything in Dununa Reverse, you get the impression that we are sliding into a dictatorship.
In terms of freedoms, things are ten times better than they were during your brutal reign which was facilitated by your Police Force (PF) junkies.