A Challenge to the PF Leadership

March 12, 2012 | Filed under: Editor's Choice | Posted by: editor
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By Eros Ilunga

I wrote an article in the Watchdog in which I took a swipe at the manner the PF was managing the affairs of this nation in as far as governance is concerned. Around the same time, TIZ president Reuben Lifuka made similar observations. Nothing much has changed as the President has continued on the same self-destructive path. We have still continued to see appointments made without verification, the most recent being the appointment of Alex Museba. We have also continued to see the government structure being changed every so often. I will not go into that because it is public knowledge.
My concern today is to address myself to members of the PF leadership, particularly members of the Central Committee, who are better placed to advise the President. Because the status quo has continued insofar as the governance of the country is concerned, it implies any of the following three things:
None of the leaders in the PF sees any of these wrongs being pointed out by members of the public; if that is the case, Zambia is in deep trouble because then we are being led by leaders without vision. The other implication is that some leaders have seen these mistakes and advised the President, but the man does not heed advice. If that is the case we the voters need to know so that when the day of reckoning comes, we shall deal with them fairly and ask the President to account for his actions. The third and very serious implication is that none of the leaders is strong and courageous enough to stand up to the President and advise him to change his style of governance. They know too well the serious governance challenges in the PF government, but are so scared for their jobs that they would rather pretend all is well.
My challenge to the PF leadership is that we need you to stand up and be counted and stand for principle. We do not want spineless opportunists as was the case in the MMD. The likes of Lameck Mangani and Mike Mulongoti were staunch supporters of MMD and RB but began to vilify him when they were fired. We expect that if you are principled men and women, you will be prepared to disagree with the President and if need be resign your positions like principled politicians like late Mwanawasa have done before.
I am glad that Wynter Kabimba, during a special National Watch programme on ZNBC, stated that no one in the PF is above the party; the Central Committee is there to ensure that the President does not act contrary to the PF manifesto.  He was so forthright as to say that it was an oversight for the President to appoint Dr Rodger Chongwe as chair of the Mongu Riots COI when he was emotionally involved. He was overtly agreeing with George Kunda when he questioned the credibility of most of these COIs when some of the commissioners were interested parties.
If that is the stance of the PF leadership, could you guide President on the way he is structuring and destructuring government? I am sure the manifesto says something about this matter. PF told us they will reduce the size of government and run a cost-effective government, but the President is doing the opposite. Another ministry has just been created and the constant changes to the structure of government have serious financial implications.
May I end by saying PF still stands a good chance of turning the fortunes of this country around in spite of the many blunders made so far. What the leadership needs is to learn to listen and not display a know-it-all disposition.

14 Responses to A Challenge to the PF Leadership

  1. @Chitulika Zitu that’s being childish, HH is not in govt. What do u say to the PF promise of reducing cabinet? Apart from so many blunders Sata is making these are just the few the author has pointed out. I voted for Sata but I am just one of the hundreds who daily are switching their alliances from this man. I regret having wasted my precious vote on such a man who is a dictator in the making. Zambians I shudder to think what will happen to mother Zambia for the next 5 years!

    wizzy - March 13, 2012
    05:21

  2. leave the cobra alone! If u voted 4da cobra thnkin somethin positive ‘ll come up then u r domed! Fake youths.So far no national agenda but da usual hiring n firing. Create jobs 4ya self as da little we ‘ve r 4da devoted cadres n relatives. Dont wory keep on dreamin u ‘ll ‘ve miraculously more money in yo pockets! Plus more jobs r been created thru firing,new ministries, inquiries n redrawin zambia!

    soda - March 13, 2012
    01:41

  3. U IDIOTS STOP CRITICISING H.H.. JUST BCOZ HE’S BETTER THAN SLAVE COBRA..

    Nonmom - March 12, 2012
    20:14

  4. Good constructive criticism. Not tribal conferences

    chibwantu - March 12, 2012
    19:24

  5. Chibwantu iwee chee

    joze - March 12, 2012
    19:18

  6. Who told u to moderate me? Do u moderate the crap u thro into mi face?

    Mulenga - March 12, 2012
    19:10

  7. help us GOD.

    senior citizen - March 12, 2012
    18:48

  8. Better to have an immature politician because when he makes blunders, it is understood than to have experienced politician but making blunders as if he there are no advisers. It is painful when you look at the way our country is going down slowly nut sure! PF do something, it is not too late!

    Mubanga - March 12, 2012
    18:37

  9. @CHITULIKA ZITU

    It is fun for you, but one thing you should realise is that the more you put such commentaries to ridicule the deeper your so called “boat” sinks!

    EB - March 12, 2012
    18:16

  10. Another WATCHNGOMBE posing as
    PF member here.I think such pieces
    of advice devoid of quality and
    thinking are much needed by your
    UPND president..HH has killed the once national party and reduced to a toothless local party.And all members are scared of challenging him because he pays their bills and actually oils the entire party from his pocket.You all know that HH is immature ,lacks political stamina and he only ascended to the throne because he is Tonga.Please,again channel that advice to him and his cadres…..

    CHITULIKA ZITU - March 12, 2012
    18:07

  11. Another WATCHNGOMBE posing as PF member here.I think such pieces of advice devoid of quality and thinking are much needed by your UPND president..

    CHITULIKA ZITU - March 12, 2012
    17:59

  12. Those u can see kno who true tribalist:sata or HH! I feel the later is hated for personal success in education,entraprenuership.i think we nid such leaders if de country is to develop.sata failed us in unip and mmd.dont expect ideals from him.

    Sata - March 12, 2012
    17:58

  13. yaba,zambia

    chwee chwee chwee - March 12, 2012
    17:46

  14. This is the time for us cadres to be in leadership. Opportunity knocks only once!

    Jose - March 12, 2012
    16:50

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