Zambian Politics a never ending Circus
By Chama Chomba
Zambian politics is a never-ending circus, starring the same old performers in different costumes. Former leaders, once ousted for failure, resurface as “saviors,” armed with recycled manifestos and grand promises of change. They switch parties like chameleons, claiming to represent “fresh ideas” while peddling the same tired rhetoric.
Elections become predictable reruns, where voters are urged to believe that this time, the actors will finally deliver. Retirement seems nonexistent in this political theater, as yesterday’s failures are today’s candidates
The real tragedy?
The audience keeps clapping, hoping that somehow, this recycled cast will produce a brand-new show worth watching.
The onilie wanu facing an existential crisis is Lungu who, realising that HH is not the type of leader to sweep crimes under the carpet, has become desperate to get back into power and do it himself. Or plant a stooge who will do his bidding (the so called pulani B).
As days draw closer to August 2026, the noose around Lungu’s neck which he himself, Lungu, put there by his greed and lust for power, will get tighter. And he will become increasingly desperate. He knows he does not have the numbers in parliament to stop a motion to remove his immunity.
This desperation will prompt him to overthrow a democratically elected government. He carried out a bloodless coup in 2016 and has sympathisers planted in various key government positions to help him carry out this objective.
I don’t care about anything else but I care about our quest to reclaim was was gotten from us dubiously and criminally. The fight for corruption past, current and future must be given full impetus. You can talk about draught, Konkola, Vandetta… I will pause and sip a drink. With farms, Lodges, Houses in Ibex hill and cash with one Faith Musonda I will not rest.