“We can get Emmanuel Mwamba wherever he is”-State House Chief Communications Specialist, Clayson Hamasaka

Clayson Hamasaka Threatens Emmanuel Mwamba, “We can Get You Wherever You Are”

..Mr. Mwamba may be enjoying his freedom wherever he is today. But as a former Ambassador, he knows better that governments across the world cooperate when it comes to fugitives and dissidents who are seen to be compromising national security elsewhere.” Clayson Hamasaka, Chief Communications Specialist

Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba wrote;

Clayson Hamasaka has written a long monologue article accusing me of exposing the Head of State’s movement and the air assets he is using snd thereby endangering national security.

First of all there is nothing dangerous or secret discussing presidential planes, and their purchases. President Hichilema, when in Opposition, made it his singular honour to do so, discussing at length the purchase and delivery of the presidential jet, the Gulfstream G650

Hamasaka claims I have breached national security by airing a video of President Hichilema’s arrival at Ciela Resort.

Hamasaka has signed off as “Chief Communications Specialist, State House” purporting that this press release on his Facebook page must be taken as official communication.

Now, this is extremely shocking. It shows that as earlier suspected, the drunk master is totally absent or totally detached from the work of the media office at State House!

This video I aired was live on President Hakainde Hichilema’s own official Facebook Page!

Secondly, this gave me an opportunity to discuss and expose their lie.

In 2023,we exposed that President Hichilema or Government had bought an executive presidential helicopter AB 9J-Ten, in the midst of tight fiscal space and while the country had two other presidential helicopters in his fleet.

We had raised a similar debate why President Hichilema was hiring executive jets for his numerous trips abroad, while he had a brand new jet, a gulfstream G650, parked in the Zambia Airforce Hanger.

Minister of Defence, Ambrose Lufuma dismissed our assertions and claimed the new helicopter was merely leased or on hire as the copper AWB 9J-Zam, was out in South Africa for technical service.

Below is Clayson Hamasaka’s rantings;

A Matter of Patriotism and Responsibility

Emmanuel Mwamba seems determined to be a self-appointed champion of every issue, particularly when it involves information about the Head of State. Now, he appears to be dragging public discourse into dangerous territory by raising questions about the precise movements of the President and the specific vessels used during such operations.

But we must ask ourselves: At what cost? What kind of patriot discusses state security matters so casually in the public domain?

Across the world, including in our region, the detailed movements of Heads of State, especially the type of transport vessels they use, are not publicised or politicised.

Even in the so-called “free world,” the public only sees a single presidential jet, car, or train. Do citizens in those countries know or even question how many of those vessels, some very identical, exist in the fleet? Do they care whether the President flew in Vessel A or B?

Why then are we, in Zambia, being pulled into a discussion that compromises our own standards of national security now and in future?

The vessel Mr. Mwamba is currently showcasing has been in service in our nation for quite some time now. As with any machine, servicing or technical checks may be required. But does that mean the President should stop fulfilling his duties because one aircraft is grounded? Would any serious country allow its Head of State to be immobilised over routine maintenance?

Checks and balances from opposition voices are a vital part of our democracy. They ensure transparency and hold those in power accountable. But even in a democracy, there must be limits, especially when it comes to matters of national security and the safety of a Head of State.

Should our desire for accountability ever outweigh our responsibility to protect the sovereignty and security of the nation?

Mr. Mwamba may be enjoying his freedom wherever he is today. But as a former Ambassador, he knows better that governments across the world cooperate when it comes to fugitives and dissidents who are seen to be compromising national security elsewhere. Are his actions today serving the public interest, or are they endangering it?

These are not just political questions. They are moral ones.

Clayson Hamasaka
Chief Communications Specialist
State House