Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba writes:
Asking Zambians to Fund Political Campaigns
Instead of seeking funding from multinationals, mining groups, businessmen or known tenderprenuers, John Sangwa says he wants ordinary Zambians to fund his campaign to unseat the current leaders and hegemony.
He says this approach is a hopeful guarantee that Zambian will own the process and his government could escape future negative or corrupt policy influences or contract benefits these entities force on or obtain from government leaders.
It is common knowledge that these entities benefit from favourable tax policies or obtain large-scale tenders in fuel, fertiliser, power trade and other benefits.
Sangwa has also sued Government to force it to actualize Article 60 of the Constitution that should guarantee the provision of integrity, independent regulation and funding to political parties through the enactment of enabling subsidiary legislation and policy.
He is therefore asking for a donation of K100 each from Zambians who support his candidature and approach.
Can this novel idea work in Zambia?
Has Mr. Sangwa justified I should sacrifice my hard earned money to pay for his campign? Does anyone know or understand what John Sangwa stands for? Has it been tested in the manner he conducts himself or lives by?
When John Sangwa, recently made a submission in the constitutional court. He showed us how incompentent and “loud mouth” he is. Failing to adhere to constitutional court procedure. The arrogance of an entire state Counsel had to be brought to light by the courts who he suggests is more qualified to sit on the bench by the office holders.
Now if a “so called” learn senior counsel can be so lax about his profession; while billing at his stature. Why would he expect to free load at my cost?
The man should even be embarassed at the suggestion. Does he expect to free load while in office if elected? Clearly John Sangwa has no real notion of what “Public service is” instead insults us at this suggestion.
My opinion is that John Sangwa is currently in the throes of a midlife crisis.He is self-evaluating his life achievements and doesn’t like what he sees,hence the incoherent outbursts and flights of fancy about “how to correct a failed state”He is very naive about how a country is governed.His ten points questions/plan says it all
This man is taking us for fools or kid’s at kindergarten…
His 10 Point Plan does not Inspire me…
How will he Ensure that Zambians are on his side…
He has no Principle’s…
A few months ago, he indicated that he wasn’t going to involve himself with tried and tired politicians…. I guess that he has just realized that he can’t forsake them and hence the change in direction…
It is too Early…
I am not yet sold by Sangwa. He was evasive on some questions when interviewed by patriot Emmanuel Mwamba.
I will reveal my preference in a few months time. I need to listen to the others first.
So far, Mundubile seems the most liked candidate by many Zambians outside that small party of tribalists headed by wamu yayaya leader.
COPY AND PASTE SOUTHERN PROVINCE.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2026.
What we should be asking is has he done what he is expecting of us? The man’s law firm does not conduct any pro-bono cases. It’s cash paying clients only. You live by the sword – you die by the sword. Let hi, pay out of pocket just like everyone else. Nothing special about him.
It’s the first time some one has been open about funding campaigns.
Very honest indeed,and for that he gets a k100 from me.
Another crook trying take advantage of Zambians, positioning himself with an ambition to become a president in a neighboring country regardless of being a foreigner. Already he is not being honest this man.