Mubita C. Nawa Writes”

“The Day I Met Knack Unity

I was on my way from Western Province to the Democratic Republic of Congo. I had entered Copperbelt via Kaoma and Kasempa and I had entered DRC via Mufulira.

I had passed through Chembe hours earlier and was now going to Congo up via Lake Mweru. My mission was to diffuse the influx of NRCs that were issued to minors and foreigners. I would often sneak in border towns to campaign for UPND and HH and to show the illegality of what I personally believed were atrocious deeds.

As I entered Mansa I heard that the then President of Zambia was also in Mansa. A reliable source told me (allegedly) that Knack Unity were part of the people he was targeting to meet. It was 09:00am when I got this tip off. To be honest with you, part of how we managed to evade the many traps was cooperation without compromise.

I knew I had to make a move. I made a U-turn and I had to be first to meet them. I knew that if PF got to Knack Unity before us (UPND), then we were finished. Not because I doubted the credentials of Knack Unity, but because I doubted the integrity of PF.

I have never driven so fast. By 11:07 I was with Knack Unity. I was in Samfya. I had beaten the then president of Zambia to them.

“I am here in my personal capacity. President HH has not sent me though I wake under his office. I have come on my own to appeal to you to remain neutral and to never ever entertain PF. And by the way we have a rally in Kitwe in five days time and I have arranged for your accomodation, Transport etc…” I made a few calls to a wonder UPND member of Parliament who helped me pull this off.

They were and still are wonderful guys. I also told them I needed to go Live on Facebook because I did not want any PF to beat me or the UPND to them…

We went live. After that we took this picture. Unfortunately the Kitwe rally was eventually cancelled by the then government with another lame excuse 😡.

After going live I had to leave Samfya immediately. Using another vehicle and to avoid ECL I changed vehicles, used a boat and came out via Luwingu. Few hours later I got a tip off that I had pissed off “big boys”. I said “good for them.” In politics you have to be swift, sober, and subtle. I intended to have all three virtues.

To this day I thank God for this talented gents. They played a big role in sensitisation, mobilisation and they remain one of my heroes. They are simply powerful.

Have a beautiful day and never underestimate the power you have to add value and flavor to life.

MCNLIVE

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..Baninano alalee”