OCIDA REBUKES CHANGALA
… requests Archbishop Mpundu to step aside
By Francis Chipalo
Our Civic Duty Association (OCIDA) members and supporters have said Brebner Changala should leave the association for allegedly hijacking it and the mission for which it was formed.
And the members have requested Archbishop Telesphore Mpundu to consider retiring from the leadership of OCiDA, saying the clergyman had done is part and that it was time for him to pass the mantel.
Addressing the press in Lusaka Thursday morning, OCiDA members said in order to bring sanity and order in the organization, Changala should cease being a member of the organization, saying that his actions in recent months are tantamount to hijacking the organization.
The conveyers said in the last few months, statements have been issued in the name of OCiDA and that such statements have not been agreed upon by the members and not even sanctioned by the trustees who the legal custodians of the organization.
“Today, we are shocked that some members have without the agreement of the association written a letter to the American Embassy under the guise of Archbishop Mpundu, asking the USA Government to impose financial sanctions, Visa restrictions, and travels against some too Government officials.
It is therefore regrettable that our fellow member of OCiDA, Brebner Changala does not appreciate that for effective and efficient operations of an organization like OCiDA, order is of utmost importance. Changala has failed to live up to the expectations of OCiDA, and therefore his membership to this organization remains untenable,” read the statement from the members.
Meanwhile, OCiDA members have requested the Catholic Church to protect the name and integrity of the Emeritus Archbishop Mpundu from abuse by what they described as opportunistic individuals.
“We are disappointed that some citizens are using the name of the organization and abusing the name of Archbishop Mpundu for their selfish political motivates”.
OCiDA members stated that the overall objective of the organization is the promotion of good governance and sound management of the country’s economy, adding that OCiDA does not share the partisan position taken by Changala.
It does not matter who gets fired.
The message remains the same.
People can not cope with this high cost of living, bad governance, corruption, and oppression of anyone that complains.
That is, indeed, the elephant in the room.
Please let us reflect where we are coming from. History is our base and best teacher which can help us well. Nothing did sure PF found when it took over from MMD?
1. How much was a dollar to Kwacha?
2. How much was fuel which they even subsidize.?
3. How much was mealie meal?
4. How much money was in the reserves?
These questions people must ask themselves and compare were we were left. Governance is not a one day thing but it’s a process. Don’t insult but analyze issues. Talkers are not implementors. Try to cultivate a field and know how much a 50 kg of maize to produce will cost you.
State house created oCida has fired Changala and retired Archbishop Mpundu. So Hichilema thinks all Zambians are dull fools! We know all that is happening is being orchestrated by him. No wonder what machinations he does from behind closed doors the message has already reached his “supporter” Joe Biden. Biden has now known that he was mis informed when he was told Hichilema is the “best” president in Africa!
Well done OCIDA!
Well done Ambassador Leslie Mbula and bo Patel!
You have done a commendable job!
We can now look up to OCIDA as a Council of Wise Elders!
Can we have all the remaining wise Elders in here.
OCIDA must remain an Oasis of Peace!
OCIDA must be fill up the vacuum left by KK and RB to play father of the Nation!
Well done OCIDA once again for exposing UKA!
UKA does not want peace in Zambia!
UKA and SP are actually praying for the worst to happen to Zambia so that they can find an opportunity for a hostile take over!
Come 2026, UPND may not do very well in hunger afflicted towns but they will win big in Rural areas where people have seen tangible development!
Yes, UPND is full of blunders but we know them as Amateurs at Statecraft who are also learning fast.
What Zambia needs are leaders who are fully committed to it’s development!
There is no such thing as perfect leaders! But when leaders foster peace and tranquility, the citizens with brains can innovate and prosper even in turbulent economic times and drought situations!
OCIDA must remain an Oasis of Peace and a Father of the Nation Figurehead!