MMD President Nevers Mumba has made a passionate appeal to all members of the National Executive Committee to attend Saturday’s meeting.
In a statement issued in Lusaka, Dr Mumba stated that it is important that every NEC member attends the meeting to assist the party resolve whatever issues need to be overcome.
“I wish to appeal to every NEC member to come to the meeting seeking to assist the party resolve whatever issues need to be overcome and that we all come in the spirit of peace and not to create a situation which will be injurious to the party. It should be our intention that all will behave in a manner befitting of an institutionalized party that has served in government for 20 years,” Dr Mumba said.
He added, “Six weeks ago, on the 15th of March 2014, the National Executive Committee of the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy convened a meeting which discussed a number of issues relating to general party organization. At that meeting, it was agreed that the position of the National Secretary needed to be filled in substantively. It was unanimously agreed that an opportunity should be given to the general membership of the party to apply for this position so as to allow for an open and transparent election by the NEC to be conducted within 21 days.”
“It is keeping in conformity with our own resolution that a meeting of the National Executive Committee has now been convened for Saturday 26th April 2014. Sufficient consultation was done in setting this date and everyone has been informed formally for this meeting. As already indicated, the agenda is the same as this is merely a continuation or a resumption of an adjourned meeting,” Dr Mumba said.
He said it is therefore expected that the primary agenda item will be to conduct the election of a National Secretary and conclude on other matters such as the Strategic Plan which was presented for consideration.
“However, and since a number of events and developments have transpired in the past six weeks, I will seek the indulgence of the meeting to discuss any other matters that the members feel need to be discussed so that we can agree on a clear direction forward,” he said.
The MMD leader said, “We all must respect our constitution and our own rules and regulation in the manner we conduct ourselves.”
He said no one is going to be ambushed or prevented from attending the meeting.
“The general party members and cadres should allow their leaders to hold a fruitful meeting that will see the party fulfil its mandate of providing checks and balances and eventually be in contention for the coming by-elections and general election.”
“Once again, I appeal to all NEC members to be present and use this meeting to resolve all issues as we seek to provide necessary hope to the many Zambians who believe that a new and rebranded MMD is the only alternative to PF at the next polls.”
Sincerely, it is my hope and prayer that we will all do what is in the best interest of the party,” Dr Mumba said.
MMD it will be good to meet and work out your differences in the spirit of give and take. What you are doing our leaders you are failing to set a good example to the youths and your own children. Let move away from politics of insults and of using the media, but work out our differences in a mature way. Who knows the Dr. Mumba may give up the position in a good way that the path you are using of fighting. Its a shame. Attend the meeting and fix your problems if you mean well to the party and the nation
Breath of fresh air , isn’t he Dr Mumba>
Glad we are related
Hung in there sir, your entourage is growing, by every hour
Thanks
I propose the following names for SG of MMD;
1. Dr. Musokotwane;
2. Dr. Kazonga;
3. Mr. Mulusa;
4. Mr. Mutati;
5.Mr. Mutolo;
6.Mr.Chibwe, Former Minister SP;
7. Ms. Siliya
DR MUMBA HAS SHOWN,LOVE,HUMILITY,MARTURITY AND PEACE.LOVE OVER COMES ALL EVIL.SO LET EACH ONE COME NOT WITH THE MIND TO ACCOMPLISH KABIMBAìS AGENDA…..
Nevers is a quitter and a loser who has no future. Boink!
Pastor Mumba, please I could like to excuse myself from the meeting, I will be attending Denis Liwewe’s funeral.
I think everyone who loves and believes in our party should make ensure that this meeting is a success. Let all cadres supporting whatever faction just stay away from this meeting as they are not part of NEC. Lets not give opportunities to all those hired guns and PF cadres, who are always at opposition party leaders court sessions, abuse this great opportunity for us to deal with family matters.
MMD’s structure, configuration and setup makes it a trully viable party as an alternative to what we have in power now. The rest of the parties , including the ruling party are all ONE MAN SHOW wonder. Take out their current leaders and there will be no party to talk about.
I’m proud to say no one can say that about MMD and that is what makes us a great party.
I agree with you.Dictators don’t plead for their members to attend any meeting.They just decree.So those calling Dr Mumba as being dictatorial are being mischivous, untruthful and also being malicious.Dr Mumba has shown a good spirit of Leadership.The spirit of brotherhood and reconciliation.
Nevers is a troubled man…he has problems
Rizzo.The Bible says:”They that lead a holy life shall suffer percecution.Dr Mumba’s calling is very unique.He is like the Joseph Story in the Bible.Joseph was hated even by his own brothers without any reason.Dr Mumba,don’t bother about pipo who judge by sight.God is in control,and the just shall live by Faith.Dr Mumba, the battle is the Lord’s.
You see this man of God means well.It is my prayer that those NEC members who really mean well,will positively respond to this passionate appeal.
NKANI YALULA , NEVERS IS A FAILURE IN LIFE . DON’T SAY YOU WERE NOT WARNED . KACHINGWE NAMUGARA AND COPPER BELT MMD LEADERS , TOLD YOU CAN NOT ORGANIZE THE PARTY .LET AS WAIT FOR SATURDAY
Go ahead with meeting.How ever does not show up is not MMD.Expel them Nevers.MMD is not Kaingu?Dora or Chituwo.Bamutasha kali mwitobo.Rubbish….
I`m beginning to love this pastor Mumbwe.
They need to discipline Dora Siliya she is a troubled confused girl who will take a lot of them down with her if the are not careful we all know she has no job at the moment so more stress through out.
Some air of maturity in politics for once. Just this one call and humility is great for any party. MMD factions go and discuss your issues at the NEC meeting not on the streets. Those who have ‘eaten’ other people’s money should just pay back.Keep to the principle upon which the party was formed.
Young ,Intelligent and peaceful cometh the man,Zambians wake up for 2016.
rock and hard place situation?
Lt you’ve withheld alot of posts on this MMD subject, this is dishonesty. Be fair, objective and non- partisan, let people express themselves.
ZWD would not show my views on their site and hence has to come to an independent and reliable website Lusakatimes.com
This is in reference to the speech ZWD has published on their website.
Why was Mahtani arrested by KK under SITET-Special Investigation Team for Economy and Trade?
Does Mahtani remember Fred Allan and Paul Russel of SITET, who arrested him and charged him for economic sabotage?
Why was Finance Bank, Malawi closed?
Why did Chiluba under able command of Mr. Sata close Finance Bank and forced Mahtani to resign from chairmanship of Finance Bank?
Why did Rupiah takeaway his bank?
What is the truth? Why BOZ, DEC and President’s office not disclosing to the public the truth on cement, maize and crude oil deals?
Why ZRA not disclosing to the public…
Good observation. These are the kinds of debates we need. But those who do not want to debate they will call this an insult. Our fragile and largely absent democracy needs vigorous debate on issues of national importance including the constitution without fear of being harassed by hungry party cadres or being harassed by state machinery.
Why ZRA not disclosing to the public tax evasion of billions of Kwacha by Mahtani on transfer of properties from/to group companies? Why ZRA not disclosing to the public billions of kwacha evaded by Mahtani on transfer of shares from/to Finance Bank, Finsbury Investment, Leasing Finance, Credit suisse, Loita and other tax-haven outfits involved in money laundering?
How many students at UNZA and copperbelt University can be given bursaries with the money staked by Mahtani in Swiss Banks, without paying tax in Zambia and stealing in conjunction with politicians?
But PF knows ZWD is partly funded by Mahtani, what are they saying about it?
Sour grapes, BOTS. Many tried but God protects his honest children. No ill-will affect Dr. Mahtani.
Pastor Mumba brings in fresh ideas,respectable discourse,maturity and he’ll restore the people’s faith in their govt if elected to plot one.The fossil at state house is well past its sell-by date and his toxic politics are starting to corrode our country.
Ba lusaka times please find out about the on going projects link 8000,they ve come to a halt.their are no funds to fund these project by this regime led by a headless chicken.find out and make news out of this.
The government has US$1billion in its coffers. Part of it will go to such projects
Let those that are brave and have agitated for change in the MMD, use this NEC platform to oust the Mumba faction. If what you stand for in MMD is to get rid of the bad elements in your party, then surely you should be able to convince others to see the truth in what you are saying. So, I say use the meeting to get this boy nevers mumba out.
Dora,kaingu,chituwo,mulusa,simbao can hung.Embrace musokotwane,kazonga,mutati,Ba Nevers bring back people like aka for Chair,chitala for SG,Nawakwi for Veep and ba VJ as a consultant.Ninshi yaikala.Muhabi Lungu is not and has never been a political heavy weight the spokesperson role is enough for him
I propose that dora and her fellow goons be ejected from the party!
the next gaddifi in zambia