WINTER MUVOMBO COMMENDS ROYAL HIGHNESSES UNITY, URGES EDGAR LUNGU TO RETHINK POLITICAL PATH
REPORTED BY: S Ernest
DATE: 14th October, 2024
LOCATION Lusaka, Zambia.
Winter Muvombo, Director of the Muvombo Development Initiative, applauded the Royal Highnesses from across Zambia who convened at the Samu Lya Moomba Traditional Ceremony in Southern Province. He praised their demonstration of unity and mutual support, seeing it as a true reflection of the national motto, “One Zambia, One Nation.” Muvombo commented, “These leaders, despite their busy schedules, have shown solidarity with their counterparts in Southern Province. If this isn’t a testament to our national unity, what is?”
Shifting focus to former President Edgar Lungu, Muvombo made a heartfelt appeal for him to reconsider his political stance. He emphasized that Lungu’s current path was becoming increasingly untenable. “While Lungu’s priority is to protect his family, it’s clear that the system is slowly but surely closing in on him. Everyone, including Lungu himself, can see this,” Muvombo stated. He advised Lungu to act wisely and avoid further public embarrassment, adding, “Even if conceding brings some shame, it’s the right and dignified choice.”
Muvombo further cautioned that any resistance against President Hakainde Hichilema and his strengthened administration would be futile. “The Hichilema government is fortifying the judicial system daily and those within these institutions are eager to maintain their roles. Lungu no longer has the influence he once held and the sooner he accepts this reality, the better it will be for him,” Muvombo noted.
Close allies of Lungu, speaking on condition of anonymity, have expressed their concerns about his political trajectory. They believe Lungu is pursuing an impossible goal, yet they feel constrained from advising him to abandon it due to his unwillingness to listen. One source shared, “If only he would heed the advice of those closest to him, including his wife, he could avoid unnecessary conflict and ensure a more graceful exit from politics.”
These sources further highlighted the growing challenges Lungu faces in his opposition to President Hichilema. “The road ahead is steep and time is not on Lungu’s side. The sooner he acts with wisdom, the better his chances of avoiding further humiliation,” one ally warned, pointing out that while the system operates slowly and methodically, it is closing in. Their hope is that Lungu will open peaceful negotiations with President Hichilema and state lawyers, potentially working out an agreement that would protect his legacy.
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