The Patriotic Front (PF) has announced that it will on January 18, 2008 hold an inter-Party hearing in a bid to resolve the wrangles that have rocked the party.
And the PF has still maintained that there some PF Members of Parliaments, among those participating in the National Constitution Conference (NCC), who are bent on forming a break-away party dubbed the Reformist Party.
PF Spokesperson Given Lubinda says the Party has decided to hold an inter-party hearing in order to devise a mechanism that would help resolve the wrangles that have rocked the party.
Mr. Lubinda, who was reacting to the calls by the PF members of Parliament attending the NCC that there is need for the PF top leadership to dialogue with them in a manner that would preserve party unity, Mr. Lubinda said the party is ready to meet and dialogue with MPs attending the NCC in a manner that will preserve the party unity.
He told ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka today that the PF top leadership is not planning to expel the MPs attending the NCC as they have obtained a court injunction restraining the party from expelling them from the party for attending the NCC.
Mr. Lubinda said the MPs attending the NCC are bonifide members of the PF party adding that the party will respond to some of their grievances in the courts of Law.
He however maintained that there some PF Members of Parliaments who are participating in the National Constitution Conference who want to form a Reformist Party.
Mr. Lubinda said the party has received information that there some MPs participating in the NCC and other people who want to form a Reformist Party.
He said it was unfortunate for the MPs attending the NCC to be accusing him of being the cause of the problems because of his personal ambitions to take over as party president.
Mr. Lubinda warned that the PF party will not tolerate squabbles in the party as it was focusing its efforts on organization the party for the 2011 general elections.
He cautioned the people calling themselves reformists to refrain from making unnecessary statements aimed at destabilizing the party.
Mr. Lubinda has since urged PF members intending to form another party to go ahead and stop attacking the PF top leadership.
The PF members attending the NCC have accused the PF top leadership of inciting revolts, destabilizing, intimidating and organizing attacks on its MPs participating in the NCC deliberations thereby weakening the party.
The MPs have also accused Patriotic Front Spokesperson Given Lubinda of being the cause of the internal wrangles because of his personal ambitions to take over as PF party president.
Some party members on the Copperbelt have threatened to resign from the party if a national convention is not called immediately.
Meanwhile, the Patriotic Front (PF) in Mufulira district on the Copperbelt has suspended two of its Members of Parliament (MPs) for amongst other things failing to deliver their campaign promises to the electorates in the border town.
The two MPs that have been suspended forthwith are: Marjory Masiye for Mufulira Central and Percy Chanda for Kankoyo.
PF Mufulira District Chairman John Katati announced the suspension of the duo in an interview with ZANIS in Mufulira today.
Mr. Katati said the district PF leadership has since written to the party secretariat informing the PF National Executive Committee (NEC) about the development.
He added that the two MPs made a lot of promises to their constituents in Mufulira prior to the September 28th 2006 tripartite polls but that they had allegedly failed to honour their pledges which included amongst other things finding jobs for their supporters.
Mr. Katati was however quick to point out that the latest suspensions had nothing to do with the duo’s decision to sit on the National Constitution Conference (N.C.C)
He added that the electorate in Mufulira were allegedly apprehensive about the conduct of the two MPs who had not brought any thing tangible to Mufulira following their election to the National Assembly.
But when reached for a comment, the two MPs said in separate interviews that they were not aware about their suspension from the party.
Ms. Masiye noted that apart from not receiving a letter of suspension from the district officials in question, she was fully aware that they were planning to get rid of her because of her decision to sit on the NCC
In another interview, Mr. Chanda told ZANIS that he shall not be moved by his suspension from the party as it was not only baseless but also lacked merit.
Shouldn’t this be an intra-party meeting. Or is it inter-party, meaning between the factions in PF?
PF should just stop this stupidity and have a convention to choose their candidate for the next presidential election.All this party needs is a recognised and ELECTED leadership.Zambia comprises 150 districts in 9 provinces that need to be visited and the people there convinced they are the future!!Petty arguments held in the press and time wasting meetings in Lusaka will not get them into Plot 1 !!
the problem this party is full of chancers,may be the convention will put things right otherwise i am putting my cards on chuchus party or hakaivotela heka for the kanyama seat.
PF must go for a convention to choose and elect office bearers the current officials are appointees by Chimbwi Satana who has also not subjected himself to elections .PF MP’S are ligitmate representatives of the poeple because they ere elected after a competitive election. The only solurion is for a convention. Why is Chibwi allegic to it?.
hakaivotela himwiine LoL!
But seriously PF can do better than this. A convention has to be held like yesterday. However it is worthy noting that these wrangles have not entirely been generated from within the party. There must be an invinsible hand fueling the wrangles. Let there be an elected leadership, then we can assess how this party will compete politically.
I doubt if PF will win the Kanyama bye elections not after diverting money donated towards the funeral of late Mtonga to Chimbwi Satana’s press conference.
Citizen #4,
Your language is too strong. Remember this is a man who won the support of the elite majority in the 2006 elections.
It was the uneducated majority that ushered the current govt into office…and this is on assumption that Chuchu genuinely won elections! In chavuma e.g, there more ballots cast than the number of registered voters – all in favour of Chuchu. We know Sata has stayed longer but pliz he needs an humble advice.
my opinion is it is dubbed inter-party dialogue because it will lead to formation of a number of parties. On the modest end, there will be 3 parties born, namely (ZANU, if you like)PF proper, Reformist and PUDD-Nostalgia.
7, I like your theory of “The rich elite voted for Sata where as the poor villagers voted for Lavy”.
When did thugs in Chawama, kanyama, Zambia cpd etc become elite?
#7 LEX what do you mean voted by the elite?.
When your President Chimbwi is moving in town he is surrounded by a corterie of pimpms.thugs,louts,touts,lumpens,skelems,bums,trumps,rogues and layabouts who were his voters. I don’t know whether they qualify to be called elite compared to humble honest hadworking Zambians residing in the countryside.
it is a wise decision for PF to have an interparty dialogue. PF is a national party and i belive one day it will be in power. Dont forcus on the current party problems. those agaist PF, dont mention insults agaist brave SATA, support a party of your choice. GO PF! GO SATA! we are behind you
Given Lubinda is the only person who will bring change to Zambia under PF! He has been a champion voice for zambians in parliament; Look at his record as lawmaker!! The guy will bring civility to state house and he is some who will unity and make zambia proud again after the mismanagement of MMD goverment.
As for MMD, Zambians will not go for THIRD TERM UNDER MMD…it is time for a Change and Given Lubinda is the person for the next president, Hope PF can give him change to lead.
citizen we chimbwi ni we!
#12 CHOLA
I agree with you entirely, ideally i wouldnt love to see a Lozi/Tonga/Lenje( purely because of their general behaviour) in state house, however, jealous down Lubinda is top drawer. He’s soeone i geniunely trust to run my country. I just hope H.E Mr M. SATA will put his weight behind this energetic young man. VIVE SATA, VIVA LUBINDA, VIVA PF, ABASH CHUCHU sc and HIS LEGION OF MUPPETS. PACI BWATO.
It is suprisingly PF senior man Lubinda believes PF is dis integrating. NO PF is stronger than ever. You see Gents this NCC stuff is not known by the common man he doesnt know this thing is taking place and when an election is called after the rebels are chased in the party , PF will scoop the election. Chase rebels now before this trickle down to the common man. These rebels are liars they say they are representing the people, they have not called us to air our views. PF expell rebels please!
#14&12 Foolish
16 nichani why are 12 & 14 wrong? give your views wavela!
#14 mala – msana wandalama
Again you at it seconding others. come up with your own ideas. Waikala sana ku UK. Why promote nepotism? Tonga/Lozis are Zambians why do you wan to segregate always. Be noble. These two tribes you have singled out are the majority in Zambia. So be careful with yoliting. Your yolitics is different from politics.
ma fontini following Sata like vinkhuku vilibe menso
where ever he goes bwana. even to the toilet. sorry Levy hasn’t built any….
Iam always neutral we need a strong opposition but not under Satana the King Cobra who wanted to illulate Dr. Bomber Hastings K. Banda. Let FP polish it public manners and conduct. I think the Lubindas are dissapointed for take a wrong route to numbered Minus 46 Mios Avenue. Where is the interest of Zambian pipo when you have been crying for an new constitution
#18 EASY
What do you mean? Do you want me to digress from topic at hand and start posting orbituaries like you? When you and other pro Mwanawasa *****s contribute on this blog, no one complains because as PF we respect your freedom of idiocy. So as i said, when the PF MCC convenes i hope they will discuss the issue intra party democrancy, its no secret that we havent had any elections. Anyhow, my vote is on Lubinda come 2011.
Guys all cynical comments aside, i have always been an opponent of PF,but in lubinda we have a very viable leader.His voting record as a lawmaker, and his humble leadership potrays good qualities of a state man.Its time PF gave him a chance and let the man show us what he has.Lubinda,chirwa and all these new guys are a fresh breed like Barack Obama that need to come and change the operatives in world politics.Let fresh ideas flow.
14 & 22 mala – nsana wandalama
Mind your language. If you are a PF gangster, leave the Tonga and Lozis. You’re the worst tribalist on this blog. How do you live in diaspora with such mentality?
EASY
Have you now become “neutral” because your party UNIP is in trepidation?
New political dispensation is the answer to Zambia`s problems.
Ba mala misana shandalama #14 & 22
I never new that you are such a retard with retrogressive kind of thinking. Zambia does not deserve to have useless citizens like you who think they are tribes which are better than others . Zambia has already past that stage. You are the only gentile who who is still harboring such kind of irrational mentalities. Go to hell with your tribal sentiments other of you type will find you there.
I think I should join others in condemning #14 and 22. There should be no place for such sentiments in Zambia. Probably Lubinda is what PF needs to survive. I do not know anything about him, but if he were to be elected at a convention things might just cool down. Sata is a loose cannon. The only other challenge will be sourcing funds. They need an alternative to Taiwan.
It is amazing that with all that is going on in Kenya, as well as past lessons from Rwanda/Burundi and others the underlying fabric of this blogging is ethnic/tribal based.
#14 Wachinangwa we watusebanya
Abashhhh UMUSANA WA NDA I mean inda. This is not an era for tribal politics. Inda (lice) nga shachilamo uku kusuma mumusana obe leka ukusabaila. Zambians are naturally peaceful people who have lived with no tribal boundaries. to hell with your short sighted tribal biasness.
mala-musi (Witchcraft) #14 & 22,
The majority of us National patriots rarely remark on such regrettable childish remarks therein. But on this one, a seek the august house here to allow me admonish you cognizant of the fact that you are a “certified category one retard emotionally distraught” at the manifestation of the forewarned PF crunch.
masala-musi (Witchcraft) #14 & 22,
msana wandalama (#14 & #22), i’ve never come across such a moron! Your backward tribal thinking is appalling…My only comfort is that SATA nor PF will NEVER enter plot 1, atleast not in my lifetime!!! your name should read msana wabupuba and as super Ken would say, stupid *****!
Perfect definition of Lunaticism!!!!
Freshin 2 hear PF on this blog want a fresh leader.But pray that SATA can let that happen, well, maybe after all his sponsors in Taiwan have lost.He might loose interest as sourcing funds won’t be easy again.A new party is not the answer coz u will have the same faces resurfacing wit new names like “reformist”.What we need is the youths in all these big three PF,MMD & UPND to stand up and be counted.There are educated and intelligent youth who have lost interest in party politics leaving thugs
Finally, Sata has done it. The party indaba to resolve the internal wrangles is on. This is the best to do. Now when you meet you need to resolve and solve the whole matter. Come out of this meeting strong and charging in unity. Noone man should come out as champion but the team. Mr Sata you need to start training young ones to take over. Honestly not Lubinda. For he is part of the problem. Lubinda won`t unite the party. He has become a stumbling block to some. Hence he won`t have the driver
And to Sata be humble now. Learn from this that as a leader you need to serve in humility to lead the people. And this issue of you bickering with FTJ is not right. If there`s something happening behind the scenes use wisdom in the way you are to resolve this. Go to your brother and talk about it. FTJ has openly supported you so do it behind the scenes. Use your relationship to win him back to you. You know FTJ is not feeling well and he can`t campign now no matter what. Please reconcile. Peace.
#29 Anonymous, are you Lozi or Tonga? To the lozi’s and Tonga’s #14 has a point, change your altitude and become real Zambian I mean your behaviour you need to change and become Zambian and not Lozi. Atleast Tonga.
I mean muchinje before 2011 and treat your fellow lozi’s like zambian. Zambian everybody not enisha ABASH! enisha ABASH!
VIVA ONE ZAMBIA ONE NATION
iwe ka ultimate (#37), seems u haven’t learnt 4rm the blasting given to your friend musana (#14)…it’s becoz of pricks like u that we remain fragmented based on flimsy tribal lines. Surely we can’t develop with neanderthals like yourself. Lets get back to thge topic at hand which is Sata and his club called PF!!!…you’re indeed the ultimate clown
wena ka #37 we are not surprised, coz what you have written has been you ever since.we are read for you and from today onwards i will be wrong not to call you an enemy.For our traditon and custom we are read for war with pipo like you up to the end.but,remember there is no winner in war.so don’t be stupid wena nja tuwe.zwaaaaaa wa nunka.zambia is for all zambians
Iam on Sata again. This fiasco within thw party should not disntegrate you. Don`t let the ball be played by your opponents without your control. Whenever this happens the opposing side either scores or causes a stalemate. The ball should be played on the same tuff where the opponent is. Then get the ball on your side and control the game. What you did was to let them play the ball outside the courts and you almost failed to determine the formula on the pitch because the ball was the other side .
#40 CONT`D
Now in this intra-meeting get the ball and work with your team to build the play and score as one though the team has a captain who coordinates and inspires. Not bulling, intimidating and swearing. This is the time for you to start operating as a captain to drive the team with inspiration and accepting all as they come. Remember it`s about team work. No man takes a cause alone. And in this you need some of these guys to go forward regardless of their decisions. Rehearse with all.
PF, PF, PF. they are at it again. Those clouns. That thing is a circus party. They are so petty.
Let us refrain from being too tribal as we contribute to this site.It wont help us.mind you there is also the legal aspect to be aware of as you debate.You are leaving important points and just trying too prove your so called superiority.Tribalism is lethal.You remember the Biafra war,gypsy genocide,kurds crisis,Kenya and sudan issues.Lets use our time on things which we make our lives and others be better.Be the lat one to insult.All are equal.Good day.
politics should not be taken on trible lines;as this may affect the one zambia one nation peace slogan we have all way been enjoying.and so mala-musana wandalama dear,oneness. My hope is that all zambians`eyes will some day be able to see beyond skirts. C.
It’s amazing to hear people being tribal in this 21st century. I rebuke all the tribalists in Jesus name. We do not need people with such mentality. Even if Kaunda aint there, I still believe in One Zambia, one Nation. I bind all forces of darkeness assigned to bring tribalism in Zambia in Jesus name. Amen.