PF’s VISIT TO US AMBASSADOR RAISES EYEBROWS AMID THEIR CORRUPT PAST
By Timmy
The recent visit by senior Patriotic Front (PF) leaders to the United States Ambassador, His Excellency Michael Gonzales, has left many Zambians questioning the sincerity of the opposition party’s motives.
While PF leaders presented themselves as champions of democracy and human rights, what they conveniently forgot is that the very Ambassador they went to meet once openly described PF’s governance record as an era when corruption was “industrialized.”
In 2023, Ambassador Gonzales publicly stated that under PF, corruption had reached unprecedented levels, costing Zambia billions of dollars and stifling development. He pointed out how senior government officials enriched themselves, often leaving public office with unexplained wealth, while ordinary Zambians languished in poverty.
It is therefore surprising, if not ironic, that the same individuals who presided over such blatant misuse of public resources are now parading themselves as victims of injustice and selective governance. The Ambassador himself must have been taken aback to see the very faces he once associated with arrogance and disregard for accountability now seeking his ear for sympathy.
Zambians remember too well how PF leaders responded arrogantly whenever they were called out for their excesses while in government. They dismissed every warning, ignored every piece of advice, and intimidated anyone who dared to question them. Today, in opposition, they suddenly want to appear as defenders of freedoms and good governance.
But Zambians are not blind. Under President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND government, the fight against corruption is genuine, not selective. Institutions are being restored, accountability is being demanded, and resources are being redirected to the people—towards free education, meal allowances for students, and development projects across the country.
The hypocrisy of the PF leadership running to the very diplomat who once highlighted their destructive record is clear. What they cannot erase is the truth: their corruption crippled Zambia, and today they are only trying to mask that record under the guise of opposition politics.
President Hakainde Hichilema has been clear: the fight against corruption is not about witch-hunting, but about justice and protecting the future of our nation. That is why Zambians continue to stand with him, because they know what PF did when entrusted with power.
The lesson is simple: you cannot run from the truth, and you cannot rewrite history to suit your political convenience.
Fellow citizens, do you agree that PF’s hypocrisy has been fully exposed?
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NO ONE THAT UNDERSTANDS HOW PF OPERATED CAN ENTERTAIN A THOUGHT OF THEM COMING BACK TO POWER, IF IT IS REMOVING UPND, WE HAVE TO LOOK FOR A DIFFERENT PARTY AND NOT PF OR PF ALIGNED PARTIES BECAUSE BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER AND FLOCKING WITH PF IDENTIFYING WITH ITS ATTROCITIES. YES, UPND HAS NOT IMPRESSED AS THEY PROMISED BUT LET US LOOK AT SOMETHING ELSE AND NOT PF TO REPLACE UPND.
They have not impressed because you expected them to turn Zambia into Dubai of Africa in 4 years. pf promised you money in your pockets and cheap fuel at ZMK 5. In 11 years it never happened . They left a huge debt. Now you wanted them to fulfill their promises in 3 years? It s hatred that I see here
The propaganda being unleashed on the Conviction of Hon Joe Malanji seems to suggest that all those languishing in our Jails, detained at some time often for long periods, on Queue to Prison are involved in Corruption in one way or another .
Of the people detained, in prison or on queue to Prison only, 0.5% are for Corruption related cases.
Below is the list which the US Ambassador Gonzalez might know about, since he lives in Zambia.
1. Hon Chishimba Kambwili – In Prison for Tonga Hate Speech
2. Hon Chishimba Kambwili – On Trial for unlawful Assembly at his home
3. Charles Kakula – Hon Chishimba Kambwili ‘s co – accused in case of Unlawful Assembly at Kambwili ‘s home
4.Hon Nixon Chilangwa – In Prison over Political violence involving the PF and UPND
5. Hon Ronald Chitotela – In Prison over Political Violence involving the PF and UPND
6. Hon Ronald Chitotela ‘s Siblings ( 3 Nos) – In Prison over Political Violence involving the PF and UPND
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10. Hon Munir Zulu – In Prison over Tonga Hate Speech and Criminal Defamation of Hon Situmbeko Musokotwane and Hon Charles Milupi
11. Hon Maureen Mabonga – In Prison over Sedition
12. Hon Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba – Imprisoned for being in possession of property suspected to be proceeds of Crime
13.Hon Davies Chama – In Prison over a 2015 case of Electoral Violence involving the PF and UPND
14. Hon Raphael Nakachinda – Detained and appearing in Courts on a number of charges including Sedition and Hate Speech
15. The Late Edith Nawakwi – Detained for over 5 days for Sedition
16. Brebnar Changala – Detained for over 8 days without court appearance on charges of sedition
17.Hon Mumbi Phiri – Detained for close to a year over Electoral Violence involving the PF and the UPND during a Bye Election in Western Province
18. Hon Mumbi Phiri – Detained for unknown reasons over situation in Luapula Province during filing of papers at a Bye Election
19. Shebby Chilekwa – In Prison serving time over Electoral Violence involving the PF and UPND which led to the death of one UPND member, Lawrence Banda.
20. Wanziya Chirwa – In Prison for being in possession of property suspected to be proceeds of Crime
21. Fred Mmembe – Detained on many occasions Over Offences such as Sedition, discharging of fire arm etc
22.Daniel Mumba – Co – Accused of Dr Fred Mmembe
23. Hon Given Katuta – Alleged to have sput on a Journalist
24. Apostle Dan Pule – Some Vague Charges of Tribal Wars, and Finally sedition
25.Hon Binwell Mpundu – Arrested for Sedition
26.Hon Jay Jay Banda – Aggravated Robbery for some Case which happened in 2016 , I stand to be corrected on the date.
27.Sean Tembo – Arrested for Sedition
28.Thomas Zgambo – Journalist
29.Rodgers Mwimba – Journalist
30.Innocent Phiri – Journalist
31. Petty Chanda – Journalist
32. Chanda Chikwanka – Gen Z – Illegal Assembly/ Breach of Public Peace
33. John Mwanza – Gen Z – Illegal Assembly/ Breach of Public Peace
34. Thomas Zulu – Gen Z – Illegal Assembly/ Breach of Public Peace
35. Rizwaan Patel – Eastern Province PF – Detained for close 2 years over Aggravated Robbery Cases against Chama America, and FBI
36. Joseph Phiri Eastern Province PF – Rizwaan ‘s Co Accused
37. Grey Daka – Eastern Province PF- Rizwaan ‘s Co Accused
38. Simon Nkhoma – Eastern Province PF Rizwaan ‘s Co Accused
39. Catherine Mphanza – In Prison over Post deemed to ridicule Mr Hakainde Hichilema on Death of Dr Edgar Chagwa Lungu
40.Mary Lungu – In Prison over Post deemed to ridicule Mr Hakainde Hichilema on Death of Dr Edgar Chagwa Lungu
41.Jackson Chama – In prison over Tonga Hate Speech
42. Francis Kapwepwe – Arrested and detained over Tonga Hate Speech.
43. Bowman Lusambo – In Prison over Case s of being in possession of property suspected to be proceeds of Crime
44. Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba – Detained for Alleged Assault of a Police Officer
45. Kasonde Mwenda and 13 EFF members – detained for unlawful Assembly and activities deemed to threaten public peace
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59.Thandizo Banda – Photo Journalist
60. Mama Esther Lungu – Detained for Theft of Motor vehicle with Co Accused.
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64. Mama Esther Lungu – Arrested for being in possession of property suspected to be proceeds of Crime
65. Tasila Lungu – Arrested for being in possession of property suspected to be proceeds of Crime
66. Chiyesu Lungu – Arrested for being in possession of property suspected to be proceeds of Crime.
67. Hon Joe Malanji – In prison for being in possession of property suspected to be proceeds of Crime.
68. Hon Given Lubinda – Arrested over Corruption allegations
Looking at these cases, only 5 % are corruption related.
All the other cases are political, constituting 95% of people in Detention, in Prison, or on queue to Prison.
When one looks at the above list, he or she is able to see the state of Governance in Hakainde’s Zambia. And any clear thinking Zambian can approach the UN Human Rights Commission, and other democracies in the world to share the situation happening in Zambia..
The status of the Executive, Legislature and Judiciary.
The Separation of Powers
The Status of our democratic institutions
Mr Timmy, I rest my case.
So ba Nkuku Man, according to your reasoning, political crimes should not be prosecuted? For you, it is alright for a cadre to torch a rival cadre’s vehicle or even kill or maim him because they are just engaging in politics?
It is called anarchy or lawlessness. Political activity or for that matter, violence, cannot be regarded as above the law. We are required to do our politics in a civil manner, that is, within the confines of the law. It is how an orderly society operates.
@JMC
With due respect ba JMC , look at that list . Look at that list my brother, something is not right in Hakainde’s Zambia.
Never in the history of Zambia have we had so many detentions for Sedition, Hate Speech, breach of peace, Unlawful Assembly etc like under Mr Hakainde Hichilema ‘s government.
PF are shameless hypocrites. They declared the former US ambassador, Mr. Foote, persona non grata or in simple language, they deported him and for two years, there was no US representation at ambassador level until after the UPND came to power.
Today, they are running to the same embassy for sympathy. Do they really expect the US ambassador to have any respect for them? Sometimes, our politicians behave worse than children.
Eating there vomit.
Eating their vomit.
Yes PF can never come back, otherwise a lot of people will be killed.