Zambia’s Threat Against the Resurgence of the PF
……the return of the Patriotic Front (PF) presents a grave danger to Zambia’s fragile democracy and economic stability.
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30.03.2024
By Daimone Siulapwa
In our current Zambian politics, a dark cloud looms on the horizon, threatening to engulf the nation in a maelstrom of despair and regression.
The return of the Patriotic Front (PF), once ousted from power amidst allegations of corruption and authoritarianism, presents a grave danger to Zambia’s fragile democracy and economic stability.
As the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) grapples with the fallout from the economic hardships wrought by its predecessors and other challenges, the resurgence of the PF poses an existential threat that cannot be ignored.
It is undeniable that the UPND government inherited a nation reeling from the catastrophic economic mismanagement of the previous regime.
Added to that, UPND’s governance and management of economic affairs has been below par and full of trial and error, this has also been made worse by other uncontrollable factors such as global warming.
The legacy of the PF’s tenure is one of soaring debt, depleted reserves, and a crippled economy burdened by the weight of corruption and incompetence.
The harsh realities of austerity measures and belt-tightening instituted by UPND have left many Zambians disillusioned and disenchanted with the current administration, paving the way for the insidious return of the very party responsible for their suffering.
Indeed, the PF’s resurgence is not a mere coincidence but a calculated strategy born out of the desperation of a corrupt and power-hungry elite.
Armed with slick propaganda and empty promises, the PF spin doctors have embarked on a charm offensive designed to seduce the electorate with visions of a return to prosperity and stability.
But make no mistake: behind the veneer of smiles and handshakes lies a sinister agenda to reclaim power at any cost, even if it means sacrificing the future of the nation for their own selfish interests.
A return to power by the PF or any similar entity like UKA would spell disaster for Zambia on multiple fronts.
Economically, it would sound the death knell for any hopes of sustainable growth and development, plunging the nation further into the abyss of debt and dependency.
Socially, it would exacerbate divisions and sow discord, pitting brother against brother in a desperate struggle for survival.
Politically, it would signal the death knell for democracy, as the forces of autocracy and tyranny tighten their grip on power, crushing dissent and extinguishing the flames of freedom.
In the face of such a dire threat, it is incumbent upon every patriotic Zambian to remain vigilant and resolute in their opposition to the machinations of the PF and its ilk.
We must not be swayed by empty promises or beguiled by false prophets of prosperity.
Instead, we must hold fast to the principles of justice, accountability, and transparency, and demand nothing less from those who seek to lead us.
The battle for Zambia’s future is far from over, and the stakes could not be higher.
We stand at a crossroads, where the choices we make today will determine the destiny of generations to come.
Let us not falter in the face of adversity, but stand united in our determination to build a nation where the rule of law reigns supreme, where the rights of all citizens are respected, and where the voices of the people cannot be silenced by the forces of tyranny, irrespective of who is in power.
As citizens, we must remain vigilant and steadfast in our opposition to any attempts to roll back the progress we have made no matter how little towards a brighter future. The time to act is now, before it is too late.
Daimone Siulapwa is a political analyst, an advocate for tribal unity and Citizen Economic Empowerment.
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You are a patriotic Zambian and indeed even if ND may have its weaknesses, they’re far much better than the defunct TuPF bunch of criminals
Unfortunately these criminals have money so they’re capable of buying their to power and Zambians must not be blind to this
The time to defend democracy is now
May God bless you
You are a patriotic Zambian and indeed even if ND government may have its weaknesses, they’re far much better than the defunct TuPF bunch of criminals
Unfortunately these criminals have money so they’re capable of buying their to power and Zambians must not be blind to this
The time to defend democracy is now
May God bless you
You mean strong political opposition should be proscribed? How crass!!!
This is where ND needs to wake up from “Kuzilaika” or “Kushishita” or “Kupwalala!”
Make reforms that will act as safeguards against the return to Chaos!
The vote of an informed educated citizen should not be the same as the vote of an imbecile or a Junkie!
The “One man one vote is a falasy!
Let the votes have weights according to education status and life achievement and how many fellow citizens one has as an individual!
That will stimulate Patriotism and responsible voting.
The future of our country should not be left in the hands of those who are easily bought with Chibuku! These can remain with one vote each! The educated should have weighted voting points! In any country, 75% of the people vote on impulse!
Only 25% vote on merit and that explains why countries are in problems globally, with the exception of the Chinese and Singaporeans who have a Meritocratic governance system!
These countries have found a way of enhancing the 25% to neutralize the 75%!
It’s time for electoral reforms!
We need to put mediocrity behind and safeguard the future!
We should never allow the return of chaos!
Now that they have seen the books cleaned up, they have regrouped to come back and destroy again!
Instead of paying $780million every year in debt repayment, President Dr HH and team have restructured the debt such that we now have to pay only $75million per year!
I said, don’t Kupwalala ba ND!
Don’t let the thieves come and cheat the gullible and claim your success as theirs!
We should not allow the foolish to lead us!
Reform our electoral process as a matter of urgency!
Ba Chikubabe, education doesn’t have much to do with critical thinking. The perpetrators of anarchy in Mr. Lungu’s PF were educated thugs some of them professors, lawyers, doctors, engineers and so on.
The major handicap for the UPND is its failure to communicate with the people. You have their SG, Mr. Imenda busy organizing defections of people like Mr. Frank Bwalya and Professor Lungwangwa instead of getting down to the grassroots.
The Zambian voter is fickle and tends to take the easy way out when the going gets rough. However, it would be madness to vote Mr. Lungu and his gang back into power. We came close to what is happening in Haiti, with the lawlessness of Mr. Lungu’s PF.
It would be madness to you to vote back Dr. Lungu and not to all Zambians. Sometimes the fool you know is better than the angel you don’t know.
I have said it many times, UPND’s massages appeal to the elite, they are the ones who understand the projections and extrapolations into the future that UPND projects, but in terms of numbers for the vote, the elite are very few, the person on the street understand basics like what is the price of fuel now or mealie meal cooking oil etc. UPND should come up with simplified massages like PF which came with massages like sontapo. A very simplified massage which the person on the street can easily understand . Not extrapolations. If they don’t change their type of massage, they are in danger. These massages of saying Mopani is sold and putting it as if things have changed now can not work because those changes are in the future and not now hence people have to be explained to properly so that you carry them along
If very few people understand what is on the ground, those very few people can explain the message to the illiterate majority.No government can please everyone, even in the most mature democracies. Ask John Trump or Liz Truss.
Democracy under UPND??
The democracy where one man holds the Judiciary and the Legislature hostage..the democracy where democratic Institutions can’t operate independently and in the pocket of one man. The democracy which can’t manage to conduct Free and Fair elections, where the rule of law has been thrown to the wind. Where councillors , opposition candidates can be arrested on nomination day, so that UPND wins elections.. Where the ruling party can use state institutions to destabilize opposition parties. Show me a person who says there is democracy under UPND and I will show you a mad person.
What we are seeing under the UPND has never been seen in any government in Zambia…PF , MMD or even UNIP!
That UPND appeals to the elite? This is nonsense. This party is for Praise Thugs and Tribal Zealots. Them can see democracy and good governance where there’s none. Them can see economic prosperity when there is total confusion..It is this Praise thuggery and tribal Zealotry which is the real danger to our democracy in Zambia..not PF, UKA or any other opposition party.