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Chief government spokesperson, Mike Mulongoti, says he has no intentions to contest the presidential by- elections slated for November this year.

Mr. Mulongoti, who is also Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services, told journalists at a press briefing in Lusaka today that he would not apply to contest the presidency because he wanted to concentrate on his work.

“Let me categorically state that I have no wish to contest the by-elections but it is however open to other MMD members who wish to participate,” he said.

“I am the Chairman of elections for the MMD and how would it look if I contested the Presidency? Automatically it would mean I would do everything possible to get everything in my favour,” Mr. Mulongoti said.

Mr. Mulongoti has also appealed to MMD party members wishing to contest the presidency to file in their nominations after the period of national mourning.

He charged that party members should be moral and not panic to file in their nominations until after the burial of the late President Mwanawasa.

“I am appealing to those of our members who are panicking to file in their applications to hold on to their letters until the period of national mourning is over,” Mr. Mulongoti said.

He however said that all party members were free to file in their applications.

The Presidential by-elections have been necessitated by the death of President Mwanawasa.

Dr Mwanawasa died at Percy Military hospital in Paris, France on the 19th August 2008 where he was admitted after he suffered a stroke.

The late President fell ill in Egypt while attending the African Union (AU) heads of state summit on June 29th, 2008.

He will be put to rest on the 3rd of September 2008 at Embassy Park, off independence avenue, opposite cabinet office in Lusaka.

Government has since declared 21days of national mourning.

ZANIS/YK/CM/KSH/ENDS.

121 COMMENTS

  1. Mulongoti,mulongoti, what are you talking about people going to say you would do everything in your favour if you stood for presidence,isnt it what you have been doing since you were apointed to elevate yourself,the fact is you would lose,no one would take you seriously coz you are a joke and a liar,you proven yourself in the way you handled Levys sickness

  2. zambian presidency has become a joke indeed. how can mulongoti surely even think that he could be a possible candidate (if he wished). if he can not handle his position as mininster of information professionally, how can he be president let alone vice president? are we not going to have over 100 applications for the presidency within mmd? this is becoming a circus. so, who requested mulongoti to stand in the frist place? the people????

  3. ahhh my friend Mulongoti lol ive missed u man been waiting to heard yo stand up comedy…mudala uletekanya…u have no presidential qualifications nor do u have ministerial qualifications..yo jobs ends NOVEMBER!!!

  4. Kapuba aka naimwe. Pamenso kwati kasoka. Honestly guys can this fool look alright on the portrait? What would the UN think of Zed? Elo lwanya ba chatile ba MMD. Resign your election post and see how badly bruised you get.

  5. Better head home and file my nominations too! Bena Ben Mwila, Mulongoti etc are entertaining these thoughts, who am I? (As KK would ask!)Here i come!

  6. Mulongoti, who do you think you are? Even my nan who has never been to school wouldn’t cast a vote in your name. Go back to Lamba land and start ploughing your field before the new presido fires you. Take that crap to your children and not the Zambian people. Zedians, please choose the right person to take the nation to greater hights. My prayer is with you all back home.

  7. # 3 i agree with you… The MMD govt is flooded with persons of no known professional qualities, i wonder why our presidents pick uneducated people to run our country, no wonder we are not developing the way we should…

  8. Mr.Minister,
    Just stand on your word of supporting the big man’s candidacy as annonimously endorsed by NEC many founding fathers for continuity.That is surely a unitary and highly experienced stamp.Nation first we pledge to give MMD space to continue the vision of President Mwanawasa.MMD is absolutely winning.Be assured of a role in the new Administration.

  9. It is becoming clear to me that our current crop of leaders are either lacking in decision-making skills or else they are relying on faulty instruments for decision making (if these are even in existence). How many times we are we going to be informed of another change in programs or is it a change in confusion? Surely some sanity could do us some good, mwe bantu. Dont embarrass us further, please. RB take charge from today on – you are president now.

  10. Amateur spin doctor mike. Just dare contest and see how much of a low life people think you are. I’m sure you secretly know that you dont have a chance in hell. I however appreciate your early announcement. Knowing what i know about politicians in our country, i will only believe when i see that your name is not printed on any ballot papers come November or December.

  11. Ba Mulongoti – surely you can even think of standing for presidency? Do you think the presidency is a joke? Just because the joker Chiluba fooled us, you think you can as well? You are not even fit to be a minister in the first place and should just thank God that Levy did not have enough credible MPs, hence choosing bootlickers like yourself and our ever surprising George Mpombo. Just be greatful to Levy and shut up for now. Your time is surely up and you should start thinking about herding cattle, if you have some or apply to come and herd mine.

  12. who on earth would have even given a thought of mulogoti being prezdnt!!! may be a fool!!!

    # 15 reason our presidents pick uneducated chaps is so that they can lick their boot!!!

  13. Mulongoti who can vote for you in their right senses? just start packing iwe!!!! come November kuya bebele ku street where you came from

  14. abena zambia, lets unite and not let our country be run by selfish people. things are not going well and indeed the world is watching to see how zambia a model of democracy in africa will emerge from this trying moment.already, the embarassing scenes at chipata airpot are a sign that things are not too good. Honestly,if maureen truly blasted the ministers for allowing sata at the airpot,thats sad,what powers does she have to do that and moreover,she is a widow,where is she getting the energy to follow her husband contry wide.its shameful.a true african or zambian woman wud nt behave like that.she shud be mourning privately with her kids and family and not touring NO.

  15. mwiinga, thats exactly the same question i posed in #10. candicima ncokaamba kadala aka limwi ndamwva kumat…kwavundauka. kaan…cifumo tukafuminina buya. its a pity that our late president’s body has become a bait upon which to stake political claims. i wish the man was buried today before the ‘politicking’ dilutes the real sense of loss that thousands of zambians are trying to come to terms with. some of these people who want to stand for president are deficient even in common sense!

  16. Hold your horses… The Zambian constitution has only 3 requirements for one to contest for presidents.
    1. Be 35 yrs
    2. Be a citizen of Zambian Parentage
    3. Be sponsored by a political party.
    Its not our job to disqualify people let the Zambian people decide. Let mulongoti get 1 vote when they NEC votes for the MMD candidate. The best way to deal with people like Mulongoti and Impombo is to even encourage them to excercise their democreatic right to run for president…..

  17. BA MULONGOTI, PLIZE GIVE US A BREAK, U ARE NOT EVEN PRESIDENTAIL MATERAIL..WAT MAKES YOU SURE THAT WE WOULD VOTE 4 YOU.. PLIZE STEP DOWN FROM CLOULD 9 …TOO MUCH DREAMS ARE NOT GUD 4 YOU

  18. Impombo should just enjoy what tuma funds he has stashed away and not even dream of standing for any position whatsoever, let alone ward chairman.

  19. No 20…THE FACT THAT HE THOUGHT OF THE WORD PRESIDENT IN HIS BRAINS…THAT IS SIN ENOUGH…LET HIM NOT EVEN DREAM THE WORD…..SILLY MAN. JUST GO BACK TO YOUR OLD LIFE STYLE..YOU WILL FIND US WITH ARMS OPEN IN THE STREET, WE BUILT SOME SIX(6) PACKS..WATCH OUT… NO MORE VIP, NO MORE GUD ALLOWANCE JUST WAIT FOR DECEMBER.

  20. All Mulongoti is trying to say is ” Look,am not power hungry but if U Zambians want me to be your president,so shall it be.” And he has all the media to carry his message.What a genius! Zambia doesnt necessarily need someone with a political track record because none of these guys are quality candidates. There a lot of well educated,decent and principled Zambians who have great credentials that could be used to take our great country to higher heights.Zambians lets give the presidency the honor and respect the office desrves!

  21. wawa # 25,
    As much as Mulongoti is not a serious Presidential material to run, he is not uneducated as you are maliciously wasting your time. He holds an LLB and BA political science from UNZA. Right now he is almost done with his Masters degree.Too much lies takes away the moral authority here. careful instead of over humiliating yourself.LPM had one one the most educated administration most of them hold Masters degrees in various disciplines with one or three none degree holders at Deputy minister level.But all cabinet hold Graduae school education.

  22. I dont see anything wrong in Mikes s actions.When has expressing ones democratic view become an offense?The man is not standing and it ends there.

  23. Embasy Park better than Palabana, it will offer easier access to visitors and nationals after the burial.

  24. could fellow bloggers educate me on FORMER FIRST LADY Maureen having an affair with Darlinton Mwape fomer legal adviser to LPM

  25. wawa # 25,

    Mpombo,LT General Sikapwasha and Mulongoti are BA holders while Dr.Phiri,Kalombo Mwansa, Lungwangwa and Dr. Brian Chituwo are PHD holders.On the other hand Dora siliya, Magande,Mutati,Mukuma,VP Banda,Bradford Machila,and Kenneth Konga to mention but a few hold MBA, MPA, MPP,and MS Graduate school credential. careful on your hate path.

  26. Why cant the next elected president rule for 5 years. Can some one who has read the constitution enlighten us. If you are a common sense debater dont bother to enlighten us. What does the constitution say on the tenure of a president elected as a result of a By-Election. I know that some people have said its three years, but is the three years backed by law or is it one of the common sense contributions.

  27. Reporters also…can a normal reporter ask a person such as ka Mulongoti whether he was contemplating standing for presidency sure?

    Please give me a break…asking him such a question is elevating him way too high.

    The man is already in a wrong place…if we can’t get him out of that position, please don’t elevate him any further. Thats about how far he can be.

  28. Nomba, university ba salapa till indefinite… not alumini,,, what happening, but i saw Never in kasama and chi mugala body viewing, na mahule bena siliya

  29. #46 observer,if you are saying these chaps are much qualified,then why don’t they use the knowledge you clam they have!!! KNOWLEDGE WHICH IS NOT USED OR APPLIED IS USELESS (MEANINGLESS)!!!! so tell them to behave (act) like the persons you clam they are!!!

  30. This should remove any lingering doubt about just how shallow this man is! His statement is so devoid of even an inkling of logic: Of course anyone who enters into any contest, political or otherwise, do so to win you *****! And they therefore would do everything, sometimes, yess, even illegal things to win. Otherwise why enter a contest you DO NOT want to win? And this is the man out of all the 10+ million Zambians who was deemed fit to speak for this Giovernment? Incredible!!

  31. Lets thank god that mulongoti wont be wasting our time with his name on the ballot. He would be an embarassment to our country as president with his unreasonable arguments.

  32. # 47 unipist, yes the 3 year are backed by the constitution,just like any other political office when it becomes vacant the person who fills it has to hold office till the time when the previous office holder’s time of office has to end.

  33. Mulongoti and the MMD government are very irresponsible. How can they be faring the body around the nation just to be viewed for two hours.if you calculate a hand full will be able to view the body which leaves a number of citizens frustrated in wanting to view the body viewing of ou late president.Peter Daka is an extra expense in the tour around the country by our late president.This tour is a political move and is aimed at empowering MMD and to be specific R Banda.

  34. You fools, Mulongoti is just doing his job. If a person suggests you for president, which someone did, and you are head of elections, you have to make it clear that you are not standing. In any case, legally he qualifies to be president. In this world there are and have been president’s like Bush, Medvedev, Joseph Kabila (high school). Even housewives who only new how to deliver the goods later became presidents.

  35. mulongoti give us a break. you cant be president. by the way where were you sometime last week when george mpombo was acting

  36. Ba Mulongoti, bushe mulelota fye nangula namupishamo pen pafyo mulelanda. Ikaleni fye tontolo. Ukulandikisha kwalalenga nomba mutukane. Ala mulesebanya abalamba banenu. Umunwe pakwana boss.

  37. hahahahahahahahhaha. But Ka mulongoti nika drama maningi. Why announce that u r not standing? Guys muli pa zed, was there any public outcry asking Mulongoti to stand as Presido? Kamudala has made my day. I’ve been lightened up by his drama mwe. I miss Mulongoti and Mpombo’s bootlicking.

  38. How do you read English.
    Some overzealous journalists went to Mulongoti to find out if he’s standing.
    The man said categorically, that he’s NOT standing.
    So where did he go wrong?
    Bangwele imwe, you insult the man like he indicated intentions to stand, are you Sata’s panga-weilding hooligans?

  39. Ba Mulongoti…even if you wanted to contest the presidency who would waste a precious vote on your ballot? Just eat while you can cause your time is up.

  40. Mulongoti knows himself well.
    Hence he wont stand, so why insult him?
    What is your point actually?
    Kabiyeni kusukulu mukasambilileko E110.
    Efyomuponena bangwele imwe.

  41. Most of these comments here are irrelevant!

    The man wont stand, period.
    He is not asking for your vote,

    Mulekeni.

    Do you get insulted for “standing” and the same insults for “not standing”?
    Kanshi finshi mulya?

  42. Iwe chi # 63 and 64, the man should have gotten annoyed by these overzealous journalist for making funy of him. balemuseti’nga. So you chap don’t tatwakata amano OK. We respect your stupid opinion so you ought to respect our opinion if even deemed stupid.

  43. But iwe chi # 66 and 67, ulesenkeshya. How can you say efyo tuponena E110. It looks like a first year course code. Any way Mwaiche some of us r doing bigger things than that. Twalipitapo kale. Let me not boost.

  44. #66 & #67, sure pa Nsaka tapabula chiwelewele, I think you are still a school boy. How can you tell your parents that “echo muponena”. When you grow up you will learn how to understand minds in articles. Just to help you, your uncle Mulongoti said, “..if he wasn’t the MMD Elections chairman” maybe he could have contested. And what the people are telling is that he is far from even wishing, maybe he can contest Erections.

  45. Nomba30# what if uyo wine awin mukabelama kwisa? Dont you know Mike is a good squiler that is why he holds that position. Awa mwandini, 69# you have made my day who will finish Oxygen at state house, remember this place is not far from UTH that means many patients will die. Well on a serious note MMD should field Brian or Felix if they want the legacy of our late leader to continue. Either Brian or Mutati can make a good leadership to the nation. One for vice and number 1 since we have not alternative. Alas maybe the only person could be the Bank governer Magande should remain at that Finance for his disciplibe record on finances. But all lozis should look for Sikatana for presido

  46. I have some moves to laugh at as i mourn the loss of our Dear President Dr. Mwanawasa.In the same vein i appeal to all political enthusiasts to forgive Chibombamilimo he does not understand the Zambian and MMD politics.By the way, Madam Mwanawasa is not one of those vying for the bye-election.Thus far,Ostein Chewe, Katele Kalumba and Peter Magande have thus far applied to NEC to be considered. But its not the convention but NEC picking a candidate.To preempt their surrogates’ hope, none of these will win the NEC vote come September 5th.By coming forward, they are just exercising their democratic rights.The winning candidate has already marshaled winning NEC endorsements.

  47. But its not the convention but NEC picking a candidate.To preempt their surrogates’ hope, none of these will win the NEC vote come September 5th.By coming forward, they are just exercising their democratic rights.The winning candidate has already marshaled winning NEC endorsements.But let the debate and speculation continue.That is democracy at best.

  48. You can have a chain of degrees but if you can not use the knowledge rationally. Then You end up in Mulongoti and Katili’s shoes. We need graduates who understood the materials not those who memorized for sake of ending up with a degree. May he got it through correspondence. My foot!!

  49. Ala ka MULONGOTI U are so full of yoslf!atase!wat makes u thnk u are anywhre close to presidential material? I recommend that u enrol at the lsk play house, u make a gud joker.
    Naimwe ba chibombamilimo jst go and heard cattle or atleast say somethng when u are sober, hw cn u suggest maureen out of the multitude of mourners who are mo learned than she and bet qualified 2.thanx 4 the effort but u suck.

  50. it is good that he realised himself that whatsoever has no readership matirial he is jst a bootliker,nachiwama ayi wela mofye umwine eka umupapi.

  51. I know I cannot stand for the presidency. I even surprised myself to be a minister- I am still in shock and wonder how I got here- life is full of surprises I tell you. Anyway let me enjoy my “honourable” whilst I can. I hope GBM is hiring- II might end up his spokesman.

  52. I’m Pragmatist i approve this message

    Kitwe mayor urges honesty among politicians

    By Zumani Katasefa and Mwila Chansa in Kitwe: Monday August 25, 2008

    KITWE mayor Divo Katete has urged political chameleons to learn to be honest and appreciate those in office while they are alive.

    Speaking when he signed the book of condolences, which was opened yesterday at the district commissioner’s office in Kitwe, Katete said it was unfortunate that some politicians had painted a bad picture about President Levy Mwanawasa when he was alive thereby misleading the masses.

    “Leaders must begin to be honest, they criticised President Mwanawasa giving a picture that he was not good leader,

  53. Katete said now that President Mwanawasa had died, those who were criticising him had come in the open to appreciate his good works.

    “If they were open enough, and appreciated his work whilst he was alive, they could have encouraged him to even work harder to improve the economy,” he said.

    Katete added that the sentiments coming from opposition leaders, civil society organisations and other members of the public clearly showed that the late President was loved.

    “We must be honest and not deceive our people for the sake of gaining political mileage,” he said.
    Katete added that late President Mwanawasa would be remembered for his good works.

    He said the late President worked extre

  54. He said the late President worked extremely hard to ensure that the mining sector made tremendous improvements.

    “I do not know whether we are going to have a President like President Mwanawasa. The man has given food for thought,” Katete said.

    And Kitwe town clerk Ali Simwinga, who was the second to sign in the book of condolences, said President Mwanawasa would be best remembered for various developmental projects that he brought to Kitwe.

    He cited the construction of ultra-modern markets in the city as some of the major projects initiated by President Mwanawasa.

    Other prominent figures who signed the book of condolences are Kitwe High Court judges Evans Hamaundu, Royd Siame, Ca

  55. Meanwhile, Sinazongwe district MMD information and publicity secretary Chileshe Mwamba in a walk-in interview said those talking about President Mwanawasa’s succession should put national interest before self.

    Mwamba said some people lobbying for particular candidates to succeed late President Mwanawasa were doing so because they knew that such candidates if elected would protect their jobs.

    “They should choose a person whom the President himself would have backed if he was alive,” he said.

    Mwamba urged the MMD leadership to adopt a person who would be interested in the plight of youths as a way of honouring President Mwanawasa’s legacy.

    Mwamba said President Mwanawasa was a lead

  56. LMAO IVE NEVER LAUGHED LIKE THIS IN MY LIFE.. mWEBENA ZAMBIA SURE NAMUKULA INSULTING A MINISTER LIKE THIS HAAAAAA FREEDOM OF SPEECH IS IN THE COUNTRY..HON MULONGOTI IF U HAVE READ THESE BLOGS I RECCOMEND U TO VACATE THE NATION IMMEDIATLY PANTU KULIBE VAKO LOL LOL LOL

  57. mulongoti is jst another complete *****, education doesnt mean that he can rule the country…let him and george of the bush mpombo go to hell.

  58. Ba Mulongoti kwena i think you are better off on radio where we dont even get to see your ugly face. I can guarantee you that even if you were to contest alone no one would turn up to vote. Bear in mind that your political days are numbered together with your mate Chibombo. The die is cast and every one else is up and running am sure you would not even be the last one to cross the minds of those who need a leader so just focus on what you do best for now which is bootlicking and hope that when the goal posts change atleast you will have some shoe laces to chew. You remind me of Mr Chakomboka but he is far much better than you atleast he knew we had some minerals where as you know nothing

  59. Ba Mulongoti, you are a shame, so is Maureen. Think twice before you act or talk.

    May the president’s soul rest in peace though.

  60. Did you honestly think that any sane Zambian would ever think of voting for you? You have made a wise decision mate.

    Please start clearing your office for good. We are to usher in someone else with better credentials than you.

    Can you sell me your jaguar when you leave office.

  61. Pipo, remember Mulongoti was one of the people who had said they wanted to take over from Levy, so all he is saying is that he is not available. By the way is he the son of Cosmo Mulongoti, one of Zambia’s first broadcasters? Can same one help here.

  62. Iwe chi mulongoti.How the hell do you think people of zambia can be that stupid even to think of voting someone trash like you.Its better you voted yourself out be4 you destabilzed the whole MMD.Your time has come to moved out and face the wrath of society.It has been enough of you cheating on the zambian people.When lpm was 98 percent dead in Paris you lied to the zambian pipo that you spoke to first lady who seemed to be very happy.Nway you crop of liars will soon be no more in the history of zambian politics.

  63. This Mulongoti chap knows he stands no chance of getting the nomination. He is just trying to be in good books with whoever will get the nomination so that he can be given a cabinet job.

  64. READ THIS!

    “I am the Chairman of elections for the MMD and how would it look if I contested the Presidency? Automatically it would mean I would do everything possible to get everything in my favour,” Mr. Mulongoti said.

    SO IF MIKE WANTS THE FORMER 1ST LADY TO BE PRESIDENT HE WOULD DO LIKEWISE

  65. It was supposed to be Palabana, but due to someone who has a claim to the farm, the govt made a U-turn. They then thought of Teka farm, but LPM family refused that its a family farm and they don’t want Mukanfwilwa to have a claim to it.

    Its all circus, Ba maureen Baitaya, thats why she is even finding it difficult to mourn LPM like an African woman.

    By the way, where is Masebo in this whole circus?

  66. Wit due respect,not Mulongoti.
    The MMD is a very formidable party and surely it shall come out strong and dedicated to serving people.
    The Levy legacy has to continue…..
    We need to continue developing!

  67. Please ba Mulongoti! What has come of you to even try to give us the rubbish that you are? Let him stand and he will be bruised like a rotten chingovu (kandolo).

  68. ka mologoty waba ichimonona.You think u can run the affaires of the zambian people like the way u run yo vegetable garden on yo back yard.

  69. which light will mike see, dont give pipo hope where it is virtually non existence,there is no tunnel here let alone the light for mike to see.

  70. are those two kids for levy? i think that maureen kakubo should tel the nation since the hubby is dead,how is the situation with darlngton mwape?he must be happy he will now hamer maureen kakubo without fear,and may be take over his little children. flungu usa.

  71. why is it that maureen did not cry like a widow? i think one cannot die on a machine especialy in these european countries,was she tied on the bedside? ohh noo i dont want to write what am thinking,any way its life darlington mwape is now free.

  72. is it true that darlington mwape followed to egypt thats why the BIG man had a stroke????? ohhhhhhhh maureen why are lozi women like this, give chance to Thandwe banda she will soon be the first lady, youuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu are nowwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww a ffffffffffffffomer fffffffffisrt laaaaaaaaaaady no more plane,

  73. were was the first deughter of the late president mirriam? is maureen a bad step mother? i like your fist son maureen please houk me up with him so that we can share his fathers wealth……………………………… tawanda.

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