‘CARELESS’ CHIEFS UNDER FIRE
…Kapwepwe lectures chiefs on endorsements
By Charles Musonda
IT IS awkward for chiefs to issue partisan statements and openly endorse political candidates of their choice, says sociologist Mulenga Kapwepwe.
In an interview with The Mast Wednesday, Kapwepwe, the daughter of Zambia’s first vice president Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe, said chiefs should play a role that encouraged democracy.
She said it was important for traditional leaders to help create a political environment in the country palatable for everyone.
Some chiefs have publicly endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema as their preferred candidate in the August general elections, which has attracted condemnation from stakeholders accusing the traditional leaders of reducing themselves to political cadres.
“Once a chief endorses a particular candidate, other candidates who are vying for that same position feel that they are not- The Mast
A visually impaired individual attempting to address the leaders, how absurd. Kapwepwe’s name will not suffice, please. He merely served as a vice president without making any significant contributions. Attempting to leverage that name will not be effective, madam. The younger generation no longer adheres to names based on familial connections, such as ‘because my father was.’
HAAMUSONDA, ala tondolo musuma. I honestly wonder how dull someone can be. Uli chikopo mwaice. Netako yangombe yakwatapo amaano. No wonder you support blindly.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN AUGUST.
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You should consider getting a mental health checkup. I’m sure Chainama has space for one.
This chap, she thinks she’s relevant, nonentity. Go away
chiefs are just employees being paid for doing nothing. A true chief would endorse every one in his/her chiefdom. What we have are handout receivers. They have to worship the hand that feeds them.
It seems you have not spent time in the village to witness the influence our chiefs have in that area. They play a crucial role in assisting the community, particularly during difficult times, and they are present to resolve disputes within the villages.
Ba sociologistic basima only talking nonsense by the way who asked her to give rotten advise??
Mulenga Kapwepwe is mistaken, and someone claims she ‘lectures chiefs’—that’s not accurate! Lacks understanding and offers a foolish analysis! ♂️ There’s still a chance for you to improve. The last time I checked, education in Zambia is free.
Where was Mule when Chiefs were endorsing ECL? Why is endorsing HH by Chiefs a big issue now?
Is it that Chiefs must be excluded from enjoying freedom of choice?
Are they not entitled to the democratic right of or freedom of speech?
Are they not Zambians and only human?
It sounds like MK would have been more comfortable if one of HRH’s/her(MK’s) own were endorsed. This undertone takse away a lot from my Dear sister.
Chiefs should take a leaf from the Barotse Royal Establishment. Remain nonpartisan. Chiefs should bring people together not take sides.
What happens if the endorsed party loses? How will the chief appear to his subjects? Would other contestants feel free to campaign in his chiefdom? The chief is entitled to his personal preference but he should keep that to himself.
Enforcement does not imply a declaration of affiliation.
I meant:
Endorsement does not imply a declaration of affiliation.
After reading through her article, you even start wondering whether that was a lecture or just her own opinion.