By George N. Mtonga
Why Oliver Sepiso Shalala should be the UPND Media Director.
There are career politicians in Zambia and there are party members and then ideologists. Who is a UPND ideologist? A UPND ideologist is a UPND member who supports the party based on its stated ideological goals. As a liberal, Oliver is committed to the rule of law, the zambian constitution, free markets, free education and public heath. These are beliefs that dont and wont change.
As media director, he would be more strategic in communicating our party beliefs. He would be useful in that world, and can easily deploy media assets all over the country.
Even when you see him now, oliver responds to every issue. Drafts up a rebuttal, provides guidance and engages in debates with anyone and everyone.
This is what a party.media director needs to be. In fact, knowing that he is out there allows some of us who are equally party ideologists to be comfortable that even if we miss something oliver will be there to catch it.
UPND needs more communicators!!
Oliver for UPND media director makes sense.
Ba George Mtonga speak less and let your work speak for you.
Some time last year you make very useless critism about the head of state and the UPND led government; and dont get me wrong no one is beyond reproach. But what disgusts me is when critisms lack substance. They are made to cohjole incite and denegrate people so that you can have your way.
I believe you are a professional. A holder of an MBA. We expect you to demonstrate a higher level of objectivity and critical thought. To engage in this kind of a conversation publicly is beneath a person of your caliber but unfortunately I have been compelled to speak as you normalise this kind of engagement which to me belongs in the gutter.
Eduacted people who have some self worth ought to do better. There is a time and more so a PLACE for everything. And as a professional the manner you seek to gain attention is honest pitiful. In the past your I have seen your views “oscilate” like a pendulum and therefore lack through thought for a man with you experience and academic standing. Insult the government and its leaders today, and parot them tomorrow? Be consist. Be objective. Understand what needs to put on a platform like this, and what needs to be said to the right people at the right time and the right place.
At the rate you are going. You will be no different from the empty noises that make vain statements which take this country no where. Noise is not leadership. We tolerate Mwamba et al. Show us your better than them. Dont reduce YOUR party to the level we see the opposition engage in.