The MMD in Lusaka has dispelled allegations that party spokesperson Dora Siliya insulted Catholic bishops in Mpika recently when she toured development projects in the district.

MMD provincial information and publicity secretary Greenock Lupambo said in a statement that allegations that MsSiliya insulted the clergy in Mpika are not correct.

Mr Lupambo said on the contrary, Ms Siliya said good things about the Catholics and how they are working closely with the government of the day.

“It is however surprising to learn from some sections of the media that she used abusive language. The truth is that she never uttered any abusive language. What she did was just to comment on homosexuality, a subject which is ungodly and against the Zambian laws,” he said.

“Why is it that out of 600 clergymen in the Catholic church, only seven of them are busy decampaigning the MMD government. If they continue they will just bring the name of the Catholic Church into disrepute,” he said.

Mr. Lupambo said it has become apparent that the seven bishops are the only ones calling for change of Government, leaving everyone to wonder what makes them think that change is inevitable.

He has challenged the bishops calling for change of government to leave the pulpit and join the political arena.

Mr. Lupambo said the role of the clergy is to win back lost souls, not to call for change of government every Sunday.
[ Zambia Daily Mail ]

23 COMMENTS

Cutey May 23, 2011 At 8:59 am

Dora chipuba sana.. she has a big mouth…
bla bla bla May 23, 2011 At 9:16 am

Mr Lupambo, how many Catholic bishops are they in Zambia? If 7 of them are calling for the change of government then clearly that is the general position of the Catholic church. If Dora comments, insults (or whatever it is you would like to call them) where directed at the 7 bishops then indeed she did insult the church as the 7 are the ultimate representatives of the Catholic church in Zambia. The church usually issues its statements through what is called the Zambia episcopal conference, which comprises of all the catholic bishops. So if 7 of them have taken a certain position, it is logical to conclude that it the position of the Church, but dont expect them to release an official statement that they are for the opposition.
msana wanzili May 23, 2011 At 9:27 am

#1 she’s not even fit to untie your laces, Cutey darling the ugly duck should never have been appointed Minister in the first place because she’s just an embarrassment to our lovely women in the country. Everytime she opens her dirty mouth shes insulting other people’s husbands or men of God, tacafundwa nici cinokole.
TC May 23, 2011 At 9:28 am

Why is siliya not refuting the allegations herself? Her problem is she is too excited and immature, she does not know what not say and where!!
mulilo May 23, 2011 At 9:41 am

We understand you coward Lupambo, say your views not Dora yo boss. that is under pitcot business man. wake up and be counted. Im sda but to be honest the RCChurch are just rivals wto govt in terms of development look at Fumbo in tonga valley, Ching’ombe and Lwaano in central, Govt don’t care of these very remote dyolis while the Rcc are fulltime there. Shall we respect each other than castigates always. i pray.
Tula twabane.com May 23, 2011 At 10:09 am

MMd and Dora are boring.
Academic Warrior May 23, 2011 At 10:28 am

Dora insulted the Catholic Bishops and priests you bootlicker!!! Why isn’t she disputing it herself?
Just wait for 5th June when the ZEC Bishop’s letter will be read in all Catholic Church Congregations in Zambia.When war between the Catholic Church and the corrupt regime officially begins.
Dora is too excited and the earlier Bwezani realises the better or else she will continue decampaigning Nyamasoya.
Muzilikazi One May 23, 2011 At 10:29 am

LUPAMBO and DORA **** you togeother with your MMD.
Epowers May 23, 2011 At 11:15 am

DISGRACED DORA SILIYA YOUR REBUTTAL HAS COME LATE. Reflect on the scripture: 1 Chronicles 16: 22 ” DO NOT TOUCH MY ANNOINTED ONES; DO MY PROPHETS NO HARM” say the Lord. You have insulted the Catholic Church and no need to print the palatables. Your Rupiah who sent you on errands has offered no apology. Fr Bwalya, Rt Rev Dr.Alick Banda, Rt Rev Paul Duffy, His Grace Tresfore Mpundu……. have been abused left ,right and centre. We the followers and registered voters have been watching from the anti-hill. CIKAMILETA NISHI NAMUPETA NEMICILA NGE MBWA
Donchi kubeba - Reloaded May 23, 2011 At 12:39 pm

USELESS DOG LUPAMBO…MWANYA THIS YR
Dont Ask, Dont Tell, Dont Kubeba May 23, 2011 At 12:42 pm

Who started the fight, Dora or those few katolika priests?
Nubian Princess May 23, 2011 At 1:58 pm

That Ho needs to sit down
Ine ndiwansele May 23, 2011 At 3:01 pm

bla bla bla, noko ichiinyoo,lupambo said seven clergy of the 600 bukalaa bobe and not seven bishops.why do u always want to be sensation.banoko ichineenaa nga egzoo ya bedford
Ine ndiwansele May 23, 2011 At 3:14 pm

Aba baffikalaa ba priest ba ku katolika are now behaving like loose canons because they have come to know how sweet sex is.baffikala balenyenga ichachine badness ifyakutampila ku bukulu they don’t even know what a condom is
Italo CRITICO-REALISTA May 23, 2011 At 3:20 pm

“Mr. Lupambo said the role of the clergy is to win back lost souls, not to call for change of government every Sunday……….” MR. LUPAMBO, I BET YOU’VE A CLEAR CONSCIENCE THAT MUST ACCUSE YOU AS YOU DEFEND DORA AND FAIL TO RAISE YOUR POINT. WINNING BACK THE LOST SOULS, OKAY, HOW? WHERE AND WHEN? WHAT ABOUT THE THE OTHERS THAT ARE NOT YET LOST, CLERGY WAITS UNTIL THEY GET LOST AS WELL???
Section_24 May 23, 2011 At 3:48 pm

#14 Ine ndiwansele:waba akalitole akashifyalya! UIi akawelele. Shut yo gob and get on the agenda 4 change. Sista obe alipwisha lifebouy kwi tako limo, after na muchaya!!!
Rev. Kasongo wa Musongo Kasongo Jean Pierre May 23, 2011 At 3:58 pm

Well the priests insulted Dora back so yali balancer. We shall not sit idly by and allow a few foul-mouthed PF cadre priest and bishops to disturb our progress. Mwapponoca ba fee colour. You insult us once, we insult back ten times harder.
- ba sydo May 23, 2011 At 4:17 pm
  
  iwe ka rev.kasongo ka number 3 uli ipumbu ai kuti uletuka ba shimapepo umusnago uyu some people are ignorant for sure. and ba Dorah do understand what it means 7 preasts do you know how much it pays to educate a preast? if you become a minister and un educated one dont think you ve won the all world my dear and for your own imformation you cnt fight the church wacepa many ve gone who came na pilikiti.waumfwa we mbulwa mano we.
Pulamasaka May 23, 2011 At 4:23 pm

Dora was just being very honest with them..the chaps have gone too far..!
magistrate May 23, 2011 At 6:21 pm

ba section 24, ikalenifye mwila yangala na kabwili kalamieba impili ne mishitu no bukala buleleka ukwima.
Gumu Gumu May 23, 2011 At 9:17 pm

1 thing I keep asking myself is, hw did these priest find themselves in this situation? meddling thats why. why are they the only religious group so actively involved in politicts? we dont need these unmarried men of a god pretend to speak for us when they have a hidden agenda. there are so many religious groups in Zed, how come they are no as vocal? Politics is a dirty game keep away from it. we are no longer in the Dark Age.
Dontcare May 24, 2011 At 3:15 am

Dora did not insult the catholics but she insulted the………???????
STEVE May 24, 2011 At 3:17 am

Let the devil woman defend herself, why is she keeping quiet? She is good at talking rubbish and demeaning men, especially the ones she is afraid of.