LUSAKA UPND CADRES IN ALLEGED LAND SCANDAL
By Darius Choonya
Some UPND cadres, allegedly aided by Kabulonga Ward 19 councillor, Kosamu Tembo, have encroached on private land in Lusaka’s Kabulonga area along Lake Road.
The said cadres have cleared the land for the construction of a car wash.
In an interview with Diamond News, owner of the land whose name has been concealed for fear of being victimized says he has received threats from the cadres of being beaten should he stop the ongoing construction works.
He has also told Diamond News that several meetings have been held with Lusaka City Council over the illegality but nothing has been done.
But when contacted for a comment, Kabulonga Ward 19 Councillor, Kosamu Tembo, expressed ignorance on the matter, promising to follow up.
The message from the President is very clear, it is that, whoever comes into conflict with the law the law will still visit him be it a UPND cadre, member or anyone else.
What the Midea should help this nation to listen to comforting messages of hope is that they contact this owner and tell him to report the case to Police or take the culprit to court. He don’t need to shy away.
If these institutions fail to assist citizens who will chose the legal way then you will know who to blame for not being in obedience with the law. Period
When the Minister of Lands makes a conflicting statement to that of the President, what do you expect.
The Minister went on Radio to make a statement that he would reward cadres. There is no land in most urban areas. So the Minister in so many words encouraged the same foolery that we voted against.
Is that not insubordination? Undermining the law and policy? This will not end unless we see a serious Political will to deal with law breakers regardless of how close individuals are to the Presidency. Arrest the persons who are buying the land, the law provides that you do a search before buying. Laws are not for decoration. They bring sanity and order.
I just do not understand how our presidents get taken over by cadres. They seem to be too busy stealing and ignoring the woes of voters.
This is the reason we will be having one term presidents, until we find one that has the balls to arrest this cadrerism cancer that voters loathe.
Hakainde must be insane to think voters will eat this nonsense, on top of the nonsense high cost of living he has bestowed upon us.
Vote wisely in 2026.
Lock them up! This kind of illegality needs to be nipped in the bud before it grows to be a big scourge.