PRESIDENT Michael Sata’s Cabinet is the most docile of all times and has completely failed to defend itself and the Head of State from accusations by the cartel that the Patriotic Front (PF) government is full of corrupt and tribal ministers, civil rights activist Brebner Changala has charged.
He has said it was shocking that Cabinet had remained “solemnly quiet” while their members were being accused and attacked by a clique of individuals who were angry that President Sata sacked Wynter Kabimba as justice minister and secretary general of the PF.
Mr Changala advised Cabinet ministers that they should realise that following the dismissal of Mr Kabimba from government, the cartel had adopted a new dimension in its crusade to divide the ruling party by slandering and maligning selected ministers and senior party members.
He said cabinet must accept that the existence of a cartel in government and the PF was not fiction and that the clique could become more vicious following the departure of Mr Kabimba from government.
Mr Changala said it was not surprising that the cartel was demonising and condemning ministers appointed by President Sata while at the same time isolating the Head of State who they have been praising and eulogising.
He said it was not difficult to discern and understand the schemes of the cartel whose covert strategy was to continue eulogising President Sata with the aim of making him reverse his decision and recall Mr Kabimba back into government.
Mr Changala said ministers loyal to President Sata must know that the ultimate goal of the cartel was to resurrect Mr Kabimba so that he could be brought back into government.
“The campaign by the cartel in its attempt to alienate some Cabinet ministers from President Sata has taken a new dimension. The cartel has waged a campaign that is meant to divide Cabinet and the party. They are condemning ministers, calling them corrupt, tribal and people who are practicing nepotism while praising President Sata. The ultimate goal for such a scheme is to make President Sata reverse the dismissal of Mr Kabimba and have him recalled into government. The biggest challenge I have is that I have never seen such a docile cabinet that can be accused of being corrupt, tribal and practising nepotism without defending itself,” Mr Changala said. The civil rights activist wondered what the ministers were fearing to defend themselves from the sustained attacks by the cartel.
Mr Changala said the accusations of corruption, tribalism and nepotism were coming from their own faithful allies and friends and yet the ministers were “dead scared” to challenge the allegations against them.
“This Cabinet must be told that a lie told many times according Nazi Joseph Goebbels often becomes the truth and the cartel has been spewing all sorts of lies against Cabinet ministers and we have no one to challenge the clique. What is it they are fearing?” Mr Changala asked.
He said this was the time Zambians were missing Mike Mulongoti, Ronnie Shikapwasha, late Ben Tetamashimba and Dr Vernon Mwaanga who served as government spokespersons at different times and never allowed a lie to be peddled without being challenged. He stated that Mr Mulongoti, General Shikapwasha, Mr Tetamashimba and Dr Mwaanga could never allow individuals to cannibalise the truth the way the cartel was currently doing without being put to shame.
The fear is that they have done and are still doing something wrong in short corrupt issues can be exposed by the cartel if they talk
They can not say anything because they know that he is above them and once they try to challenge him he will review everything, so better to keep quiet. They have done a lot of bad things than good.
How does this chaps rumblings qualify as news? And for Pete’s sake stop calling this ‘mug for hire’ a Civil Rights Activist. FYI Changala you might find that a lot of Zambians, such as myself, would care less if Mulongoti, Shikapwasha, Teta and VJ were to rot in hell.
Firstly stop pretending to be speaking on behalf of Zambians and speak on your own behalf.
Secondly you mean you cant see what Changala is saying here?He is trying to provoke PF into reacting so that Mmembe can then start spilling the beans.
How dull can a person be?
Lastly you are probably the only one who doesnt know that PF ministers have huge contracts with the mines that is why they fail to tax them properly but even dare to let tax payers pay the mines more than half a billion dollars.
Stirflow, I believe for you to critique the ‘Human Rights Activist’ you have a better knowledge about the ins and outs of the current government. What are your credentials that make you better that Changala (who in my view) has more balls than most of us! Unless you can give us a better view point about Changala’s take on the mediocrity of current crop of leaders (include opposition), you stand on very flimsy grounds! Its a fact that none of our current government or opposition leader stands out or even inspires me to seek any elective leadership! As for you- Stirflow wake up and smell the coffee!
Oh please who does not know that Changala is a hired gun? Ba MB what is a human rights activist? Because Changala is far from the definition of a human rights activist, unless you have a different dictionary. Also if he had any balls why can’t he just come out and call them by their names?
Mr Busybody strikes, again!
In true kaponya fashion!
Mr Busybody strikes, again. Tries to ingratiate himself with President Sata and PF. Won’t wash, definitely. Lost cause!
CALL THEM WHATEVER YOU WANT, THEY ARE DELIVERING. THERE’S DEVELOPMENT EVERYWHERE!!! YOU WANT TO COMPARE THEM TO MMD WHO FOR 20 YEARS DID……..
He said this was the time Zambians were missing Mike Mulongoti, Ronnie Shikapwasha, late Ben Tetamashimba and Dr Vernon Mwaanga who served as government spokespersons at different times and never allowed a lie to be peddled without being challenged. He stated that Mr Mulongoti, General Shikapwasha, Mr Tetamashimba and Dr Mwaanga could never allow individuals to cannibalise the truth the way the cartel was currently doing without being put to shame.
MMD were a serious disappointment especially in their last 12 years! They just became good at talking. I still recall Mr Mulongoti and Ms Dora Siliya’s sarcastic and mocking responses whenever Zambians, whether through opposition, civil society, or as individuals questioned the government on some issues. To MMD all views that differed with the government were from opposition. THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT THE PF IS ALSO DOING. No wonder MPs in the opposition tried every nook and crook to dump their sponsoring parties to join the ruling party. In their world, politics is a “dirty game” which can only be safely played in a party which has control over ACC, Zambia Police, Auditor General’s Office, ZSISS, and other security services. Shame that Zambian voters do not seem to see these things.
This is disappointing that Changala hopes to earn a living by supporting the firing of Kabimba and giving an all-time strategy for the PF insiders. He has run out of ideas!!!