Here are my 12 Points on Why My Family, Kinship and Myself Went to Dr. Nevers Mumba to Apologize, Secure Peace and Reconcile With Him👇🏽👇🏽
As we Give God The Glory and Honor for This Day, here the apology letter I signed and handed over to Dr. Mumba after our reconciliation meeting at His Residence 👇🏽👇🏽
Re: My Apology Letter To Seek Reconciliation With Dr. Nevers Mumba
1. Firstly, In Matthew 6:15, Jesus commands that “But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins”. And for this to happen whenever their human differences, there must be one who has been offended and another one who has to apologize. I am here to honor and fulfill this commandment with reference to the aforementioned.
2. In 1 Corinthians 6:1,4-6, Apostle Paul rebukes that: “1 If any of you has a dispute with another, do you dare to take it before the ungodly for judgment instead of before the Lord’s people? 4 Therefore, if you have disputes about such matters, do you ask for a ruling from those whose way of life is scorned in the church? 5 I say this to shame you. Is it possible that there is nobody among you wise enough to judge a dispute between believers? 6 But instead, one brother takes another to court—and this in front of unbelievers!”. I agree that for Dr. Mumba who is a Pastor and myself who is equally a Christian, going to court with a civil matter that can be resolved by ourselves violates this word of God.
3. Since it is a requirement for us Christians to live peacefully with everyone, being at loggerheads with Pastor Mumba who is a Former Vice President as well as senior citizen and myself a younger person does not bring honor to God and society. In Hebrews 12:14, the Bible categorically says: “Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord”. Since I desire to see God one day as a Christian, l have chosen to obey this scripture to reconcile with pastor Mumba-“follow peace with all men”.
4. In the same vein, I am a traditionalist as someone who was raised up to respect all elders in our communities. Traditionally, Dr. Mumba is my uncle, father and senior elder. Therefore, apologizing to him from my end to seek forgiveness and reconciliation is a sign of cultural respect for all elders. By reconciling with him through my family elders, I succeeded to erase the wrong tag of being “an arrogant young man or disrespectful person”.
5. Moreover, this reconciliation was initiated and spearheaded by my uncle, Mr. Jonathan Chimweta Banda who traveled to Lusaka all the way from the village when heard about my differences with Dr. Mumba last week. My uncle is the spokesperson of Chief Nyamphande of Petauke and got the blessings of HRH to travel to Lusaka and engage Dr. Mumba. Traditionally, l could not ignore the advice, counsel and efforts of my uncle to prioritize reconciliation with Dr. Mumba because he is the senior most parental figure in our lives today.
6. In like manner, I am the Board Chairman of Nsingo Ngoni Museum in Zambia. My arrest with regards to harassment of Dr. Mumba got the attention of His Majesty, King Mpezeni of the Ngoni people in Chipata. Our king was categorically not happy with the development. Hence, he engaged me and assigned his spokesman, Amb. George Kanyamula Zulu to ensure that this matter is resolved peacefully via dialogue soonest. Therefore, this reconciliation is a gesture of my obedience to king Mpezeni, Ngoni chiefs and all Ngoni people who wanted this civil matter to be resolved through family dialogue than the court.
7. With such critical family and traditional stakeholders forcefully demanding reconciliation from my end, l could not play politics or delay anything but to humble myself and accept to be escorted to engage pastor Mumba for peace. This week, I was happy to learn from uncle specifically on Monday that they had fruitful discussions with Dr. Mumba and he was willing to finalize the engagements with me by accepting my apology to toast peaceful reconciliation.
8. By seeking reconciliation with Dr. Mumba, I am sure we are opening a new chapter in our politics of political tolerance, issue based debates, friendly political engagements and mutual understanding of one another regardless of our political differences. While l am the Chief Architect and Lead Consultant of the opposition Tonse Alliance under late Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu, Dr. Mumba is a proven partner and member of President Hakainde Hichilema’s ruling UPND alliance. This reconciliation shows that we can still engage, talk and resolve issues on one table in the spirit of “One Zambia, One Nation and One People” regardless of our political camps or affiliation.
9. My reconciliation with pastor Mumba is also a demonstration that despite all the current social problems, moral decay, stakeholders tensions and political differences in this country, Zambia is still a Christian Nation and Jesus Christ is still Lord and Savior over the lives of many of us who are Christians. This engagement and reconciliatory act pleases the Host of heaven more than the dwellers of Mother Earth as Jesus Christ is exalted and glorified among us as believers.
10. Lastly, this gesture is inspired by our Christian faith and teachings. Jesus Christ in the gospel is very instructive on the necessity of forgiveness of one another before we pray to God. In Mark 11:25, Jesus said: “And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins”. To pastor Mumba, I am here to apologize to you so that as Christians, we put aside any bitterness and anger against each other in order to restore our relationship with God.
11. Please, Dr. Mumba, accept my apology before my family elders and kinship elders who have spearheaded this reconciliation process today. From deep down my heart, I am sorry for any choice of words, phrases or figurative language I used in my writings published anywhere last year or anytime that could have injured, offended or harassed you emotionally, politically, intellectually or otherwise.
12. Let me emphasize and confirm that I habour no malice or enemity with you as a pastor, former vice president or statesman. It is my prayer that through this gesture, our political differences and misunderstandings will be resolved and put aside. I thank you for opening the door of dialogue, reconciliation and peace before men and God through my family elders and leaders. May God bless you politically, financially, spiritually, materially and otherwise!
Yours faithfully
Dr. Chris ZUMANI Zimba
Tonse Alliance Chief Architect, Lead Consultant and National Coordinator
Former Political Advisor to the Sixth Republican President, Dr Edgar Chagwa Lungu-MHSRIP
This apology is fake. And should be rejected with extreme prejudice. Why do I say so?
1.) The apology has only come as a response to the consequences of damaging Dr Nevers Mumba’s reputation. As long as there were no consequences, Mr 12 Reasons didn’t care that damage was being done.
2.) As a person who was advisor to the highest office in the land, Mr 12 Reasons knew exactly what he was doing. He must therefore bear and suffer the full legal and other consequences of his utterances.
3.) An example must be set for potential offenders. People take it for granted that because we are a krishian neshen, forgiveness is guaranteed. The offender in this case even twists the scripture to say forgiveness is a commandment. It is not a commandment. This kind of entitled offender is going to repeat the offence if he is quickly forgiven without suffering any consequences.
Dr Nevers Mumba. Please do not forgive this entitled offender who is making mockery of our krishian neshen. You will not be doing him a favour by forgiving him. Let him learn and grow up by facing the FULL consequences of his utterances.
While the desire to reconcile with Dr Mumba is a noble one, I think that Zumani is playing to the gallery. The reasons for which he’s seeking forgiveness from Dr Mumba are not only convoluted, they’re quite contradictory. What has caused you, Zumani to seek forgiveness? Is it convictions based on scripture or the wise words of your tribal elders? I’m sorry you don’t sound repentant young man. All the same, I hope that Dr Mumba will forgive you, and you can shift your vitriol to other elders, a thing you enjoy doing the most.
The problem is that Dr Mumba is a Christian so he has already forgiven this chap just after seing his elders entering the gate or actually when he received a call from them.
Otherwise for Zumani, I really wish these reflections came from your heart not the people around you. Pls find strength in the words from your elders and pursue peace. You have taken a very good step and pls don’t be discouraged by negative words that will come from many people including your partner Sishuwa.
This is progressive. Had Munir Zulu apologised to Situmbeko Musokotwane and Charles Milupi, he wouldn’t be in jail now for the lie he told about them.
What nonsense! After all the haberdash, then the boasting, “chief architect that, former advisor this …. You have no useful things to do.
Kkkkk apology after realizing that he is going to jail? Why didn’t you apologize when Dr Mumba politely requested you to do so? You became so arrogant to the extent of not even caring for Dr Mumba’s reputation apa manje after he takes you ku court ATI no let me apologize. Kupusa iwe ka muntu. Dr Mumba let him go to court and be punished don’t forgive him nikopusa Ako Kamuntu
After being hammered with a lawsuit you quickly rush to his house with all elders to apologize.
You knew you were heading no where.
He may forgive and let the law prevail though, better that way
This is to Dr Mumba, I am with you. Please do not accept this blatant scam of reconciliation and forgiveness. It’s all fake. Don’t he think about it or think of looking at the so called kin. The gentleman involved didn’t to it once and also repeatedly ignored your request for him to withdraw and apologise for his stupid articles on you. And all that time the so called kin of his were around to counsel or advise him to do the right thing. The entire group doesn’t mean well and have just been hired because now he has realised that things have moved in a direction he didn’t anticipate. The time to issue an apology and retract his insulting article has passed. Zambia needs to a very clean space and respect for other peoples views including political views. If this Zumani will be the first person to go to jail so be it so that others can learn from his predicament. Don’t fall for his fallacy of quoting verses. Don’t succumb to his stupid of gathering stupid people to come and dupe you. Let the case continue and if he needs to apologise let him do in court so the court can register a conviction. Enough is enough. The Lungu burial is an example of this stupid where people think they can do as pleased. Let’s put an end to this stupid so that people can start respecting the law and fellow citizens.
Wow wow wow this is
Zumani Zimba’s apology lacks sincerity and is merely a response driven by the fear of imprisonment. He showed no remorse when he made derogatory comments and defamed Dr. Nevers Mumba. His portrayal of Dr. Nevers Mumba was as if he were just an ordinary individual striving for political survival.
Zumani Zimba tends to belittle those he believes cannot retaliate. It is crucial for Dr. Nevers Mumba not to withdraw the case from the Court, but rather to let the Court determine Zumani Zimba’s innocence or guilt. One must question Zumani Zimba, if Dr. Nevers Mumba had not filed a lawsuit against him, would he have offered an apology and sought reconciliation? Zumani Zimba is prideful and simultaneously arrogant, filled with self-importance and ego. He should allow the Court of Law to adjudicate his fate. Zumani Zimba should defend him in Court using the twelve reasons he used to defame Dr. Nevers Mumba.
EATING, HUMBLE PIE,
ARROGANCE, DOESN’T PAY,
AND BORROWING FROM CK,
Bemba, idioms..
IMPUTI , ISULA TAIBULA KUBWEKESHAPO
HOPE YOU GROW UP & BEGIN TO BEHAVE
When will people realise that there’s no real hatred here? This is mere political competition. Nevers Mumba as an elder statesman and minister of religion knows his duty to this society. He has made up his mind: no court process, period. As for Chris Zumani Zimba, I am disappointed that someone who has read politics up to such a high level had sunk so low. There’s indeed a difference between studying up to PhD and being able to independently think in the discipline you hv studied by applying insights from there to improve local politics. It’s a real shame.
It is good that Dr Nevers Mumba has forgiven Mr Chris Zumani Zimba.That is the way to go.It is good that the younger man has shown remorse and asked for forgiveness.We must learn to respect elders.There is a lot of disrespect in our country, this bad culture that has come must be rejected.