WHAT IS HAPPENING IN CHOMA?
STATE House must always be clear and straightforward with the public on the situation in Choma.
If Mr Hakainde Hichilema is on leave, State House should clearly indicate and for how long, while assuring the nation that government operations continues as normal. Such boldness and openness immediately kills speculation and rumours before they take root.
Contrary to his claims, it must be stated that nobody wishes Mr Hichilema dead. All the nation seeks are truthful answers just like he personally did during the late Michael Chilufya Sata’s reign. Mr Hichilema demanded answers from the government then.
Here is our take. Firstly, if indeed, Mr Hichilema is battling illness, a brief and factual statement should be issued promptly, to confirm who is in charge or whether he is still managing to work. There should be no gaps or theatrics, no conjuncture and overstepping of responsibilities by government officials.
Secondly, if Mr Hichilema is not sick, then he should lead from the front on many urgent issues, as opposed to having spokespersons theatrically projecting authority as if there is a vacuum.
This country has learnt lessons from past experiences. We all know that in that office, clarity beats silence and disciplined communication reassures and maintains public confidence.
It must also be mentioned that when handled openly, empathetically and ethically, illness does not weaken the presidency. It is confusion, secrecy and drama that does. It’s simple.
Telling the nation whether the Mr Hichilema is ill, is well, on leave or fully at work. and for how long, demolishes the rumour mill and builds public trust.
Whatever the situation, we wish Mr Hichilema good health and happiness.
FRED M’MEMBE
PRESIDENT OF THE SOCIALIST PARTY AND PEOPLE’S PACT 2026 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE.
Define working holiday Fred Mmembe? Tell us whether the Head of State need to clock in and clock out?
The absurdity of what you suggest is as vile as what others like you want to stir among us.
Do you tell me that HH is not working when he is in Choma?
Lets rid ourselves of these preconcieved notions of what the Presidency is and what his day to day work schedule is. Next you will want details of his personal habits which are honestly non of your business. While transparency is asked for, there must be respect and boundaries that exist.
Fred Mmembe I think wa ya sana.
I can’t wait for August so that we can show this hater and the like-minded people how abhorrent their behaviour has been to most of us Zambians. We will hand him the electoral trophy we gave to Sean Zero Tembo during the last general elections.
I can’t wait for August so that we can show this hater and the like-minded people how abhorrent their behaviour has been to most of us Zambians. We will hand him the beautiful electoral trophy we gave to Sean Zero Tembo during the last general elections.
These statements from Fred, while clad in what appears to be decorative English, are rather childish. HH has worked so hard during the past 4 years while you have been watching the space for any lapses lingua, lapses clamis or any other lapses to turn into a political weapon.
He needs some rest and does not need to inform you or your permission. Alebomba umuntu, while you are fighting to break the door to gain access to the treasury.
Forget state house with this kind of reasoning.
Let him take stock of his business, he does not want to fold his arms to let poverty sneak into his home through that window of laziness.
By the way, we hear you have still not paid former Zambian Airways Employees their dues despite you collecting rentals from the hangar at the Lusaka International Airport.
That you have not paid the former Post workers their dues too.
How will Council workers survive if you were to take over( and God forbid) the reigns of government?
Get a job Fred.