Kitwe Mayor Elias Kamanga has accused Kitwe City Council (KCC) management of acting unprofessionally by withdrawing his official mayoral vehicle. The Kitwe Mayor said he is disappointed that KCC management failed to follow procedure in the matter.
“The council acted unprofessionally. They are denying me the benefits bestowed on me by Kitwe residents. I am disappointed with the town clerk (David Kabanda), and I told him because they did not follow procedure. This is a policy matter. The full council meeting should have come up with a position and not the management,” Mr Kamanga said.
And Police in Kitwe yesterday recorded a warn-and-caution statement from Kitwe mayor Elias Kamanga in connection with allegations that he refuelled Patrick Mwanawasa’s vehicle with 73.4 litres of petrol worth K 635,000 on a council account.
The MMD Copperbelt Task Force and Kitwe City Council have filed official complaints at Riverside police station on Mr Kamanga’s alleged theft of fuel from the government.
Mr Kamanga and police sources confirmed the mayor’s questioning in separate interviews in Kitwe yesterday.
Mr Kamanga arrived at Riverside police station at 14:00 hours in the company of his lawyer, where police officers recorded a warn-and-caution statement from him.
“I opted to remain silent before the police officers. I told the police officers that there is nothing to talk about,” Mr Kamanga said.
Kitwe City Council spokesperson Francis Wasamunu confirmed that the local authority has lodged an official complaint against Mr Kamanga in an interview yesterday.
“We have just lodged an official complaint to the police over the fuel that Kitwe mayor Elias Kamanga gave to Patrick Mwanawasa,” Mr Wasamunu said.
The Kitwe City Council on Monday withdrew the mayoral vehicle for Mr Kamanga because he was allegedly using it on personal and political errands.
And Minister of Local Government and Housing Brian Chituwo has commended the Kitwe City Council management for withdrawing Kitwe mayor Elias Kamanga’s official vehicle.
Dr Chituwo has commended the Kitwe City Council (KCC) management for withdrawing Kitwe mayor Elias Kamanga’s official vehicle.
On Monday KCC management withdrew Mr Kamanga’s official mayoral vehicle because he has allegedly been using it for personal and
political errands.
And chief Government spokesperson Ronnie Shikapwasha says Government is disappointed with Mr Kamanga’s alleged abuse of his office, and has warned Zambians against entrusting the Patriotic Front (PF) with leadership in this year’s elections.
Dr Chituwo said in an interview in Lusaka yesterday he supports the local authority’s decision to withdraw Mr Kamanga’s official mayoral vehicle.
He said it is unfortunate that Mr Kamanga ignored the guidelines on the usage of mayoral vehicles.
“I support the action taken by council management to withdraw the mayoral vehicle from Mr Kamanga. I would like to take this opportunity to warn other mayors countrywide against abusing mayoral vehicles. They must follow the laid down procedure on the usage of the mayoral vehicles,” he said.
Dr Chituwo also said allegations that he has withheld Constituency Development Fund (CDF) are not true. He said that K39 billion was released to the Ministry of Local Government and Housing for CDF.
“For councils that have not submitted the financial returns for 2010, the ministry requested the office of the provincial local government to verify in case of abuse of the funds before such councils can be considered for 2011 CDF. Members of Parliament must tell the people that this is Government money meant for development,” he said.
And Lieutenant General Shikapwasha castigated Mr Kamanga for allegedly using his official mayoral vehicle on personal and political errands.
“First of all, this is what we are telling Zambians that when you vote for the Patriotic Front (PF) and its leaders you end up shooting yourself in the leg,” he said.
Lt-Gen Shikapwasha said in an interview in Lusaka yesterday that it is unfortunate that Mr Kamanga has allegedly been abusing the mayoral vehicle.
“These people in PF are desperate and they should not be trusted with the governance of the country. I was in Kitwe recently, and I am aware about the illegal land allocation going on at the council, which is
being perpetuated by the councillors,” Lt-Gen Shikapwasha said.
He warned Zambians against voting for PF in this year’s tripartite elections.
Lt-Gen Shikapwasha accused Mr Kamanga of allegedly illegally allocating plots to some Kitwe residents.
He also condemned Mr Kamanga for refueling Patrick Mwanawansa’s vehicle with 73.4 litres of petrol worth K 635,000 on a council account.
And Zambia United Local Authorities Workers Union (ZULAWU) general secretary Noel Kalangu commended KCC management for withdrawing Mr Kamanga’s official mayoral vehicle.
“We are disappointed with what is happening at Kitwe City Council. We are told that our members are being called names and intimidated. The refueling of Patrick Mwanawasa’s vehicle was wrong and we condemn it,” he said.
[Zambia Daily Mail]
WHAT ABOUT THE MMD MINISTERS POLITING USING GOVERNMENT CARS..ONE THEM IS SHIKAPWAS AND DORA SILIYI.POLICE MOVE IN AND GET THE CHAPS
what a fuss, the whole MMD big guns descending on a simple poor Mayor!!! You guys, have a life, it’s like worrying about a mosquito whilst there is a lion in your house!!!!
Yet another city picture that has nothing to do with the subject at hand.
What abuse of office? There is no abuse of office in Zambia . Namupena. What charges are they goinh give him?
BAKOLWE BASEKANA IFIPATO.
This may be a good case to follow because the first lady is court for abuse
Shut up, basakalanyongo imwe. Mukachimona.
Ba LT,
Please be dynamic. You are too slow with your work. Look at your head lines – yesterday’s. You look second hand and cheap. All your news items are borrowed from other media houses. No wonder we don’t see many Zambian-based bloggers here. Â You will rarely see me here if you don’t change. See me on ZWD or facebook. Your popularity is diminishing every day as others are improving while you remain old fashioned! Get a life! Gather your own news. See you on ZWD. Its 20HH.
Abuse of office by this kaponya moyor from the party of fools should be condemned with the contempt it deserves. This is what we have been saying, voting for this morons and their cobra leader will be be the biggest mistake that this country can make. They have no policy direction, no proper programme for the country apart from the 90 days crap.Who is this partrick bushit and what does he think he is? This chap should concentrate on mapping his future instead of wasting his time with these fools. He cant even refuel his vehicle, and he thinks he can stand in the political field? Sata take this stupid boy and term him before he destroys the little political mess you are left with. Atase.
Rupiah shud charge his ministers for abuse of vehicles b4 charging the Kitwe mayor. All of us see the abuse going on in the movement for mad dogs (MMD) government
What about the salary Tandiwe Banda used to draw from ministry of Education without working for it, is that not stealing and what has Shikapono said about that. Leave kamanga alone and do your campaign without mentioning his name bapompwe imwe. VIVA KAMANGA, VIVA PF
#8 how do you access ZWD. LT is a bit of a downer lately. You almost foresee the c.rap they will publish tomorrow.
That was un proffesssional. Yes. We are coming to CB again to sort out these quarrelsome pipo. Viva new people, Viva new faces….Panse 1960 cabinet.
Just a simple mayor????? This means that there is nothing to talk about against the opposition parties.Ministers abuse alot of resources compared to the fuel that kamanga gave to Patrick.To ministers this is not an issue even to talk about because its very common.
That drunkard Dora Siliya is busy using state funds to get beer and men , this is the same corrupt govt which removed the abuse of office clause. You must be thinking you thieves
I thought ” Abuse of Office’ is no longer an offence in Zambia. What is Ronnie talking about? That is the problem with twisting the law to benefit a few individuals because soon it will catch up with you!
Dora Siliya is busy on the Copperbelt holding rallies using GRZ resources. who is funding her trips. if she cannot be stopped by the law then I would like to call on the citizens to institute a citizens arrest and confiscate the official car she is using to get round CB and have the audacity to mock the residents there. the law should be seen to apply to all.Â
Shikanyo are u not using govt property to campeign for Nyamax RBish
What was unprofessional about being reprimanded for abuse of office. People should have the decency to be remorseful when they are wrong. Shikapwasha and Chituwo please don’t dare make comment on this as your government is full of this abuse. Maybe we should also start filling complaints with the police.
DORA & DAKA ARE ON THE COPPERBELT USING GOVERNMENT VEHICLES CAMPAIGNING FOR MMD….IS THIS NOT ABUSE?…….WELL, YOUR OWN CLOCK IS SURELY TICKING, SLOWLY, BUT SURELY, TICK, TOCK, TICK TOCK, TICK TOCK , TICK TOCK TICK TOCK……ALL THIS NONSENSE WILL BE SORTED OUT……TODAY IT’S PF ON THE RECEIVING END, TOMORROW IT WILL BE MMD……WHETHER YOU LIKE IT OR NOT, THE MOVEMENT FOR MASSIVE DRUNKARDS (MMD) IS GOING THIS YEAR…….THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL, AND YOU CAN ONLY BE IN DENIAL AT YOUR OWN PERIL………..BYE, BYE POLIO……
Patrcik Mwanawasa has said Rupiag Banda can’t bring hime down, more tumfweko.just google ‘tumfweko’:)
Mayor uses one car and the mmd complains,the mmd uses all government cars to campaign in rural areas and shikapwasha can’t see,zambia for you my friend.
The mayor should be caged and dealt with by use of relevant legislations so that he can set an example for other PF and MMD councillors who are fond of abusing their offices.
Cage this ka pompous mayor.He thinks KCC is his company.
I wish we were like Americans.A crime is a crime,whether u steal a needle,petrol or a container,a dine or trillions or indeed abuse of office…you are locked up and talk later.If Chiluba lost his immunity what about Kamanga?By the way in America whether Republican or Democrat or Independent by heart,when voting you vote with your head …for the best possible candidate taking into account the issues and balance of power so that as a people we dont regret putting to the podium wrong,expired,dead wood.Insults never build a nation or win an election. e issues and balance of power so that as a people we dont regret putting to the podium wrong,expired,dead wood.Insults never build a nation or win an election.
Out of the topic and sorry because if i dont let it out, i will be affected. This morning i saw a Chinese man busy slapping a Zambian National. I felt bad but could not do anything. The Zambian was working with friends and to my surprise, his friends were laughing and the guy could not do anything. This China man is in Kitwe at former Lynda’s guest house opposite Deloitte & Touche’s offices in Pamo Avenue. Our country has really gone to the dogs.
it really is sad,the problem is that some mmd members have no shame/////////////////// just coz the fuel was given to some 1 ku opposition its a huge issue ka?
What procedure Bwana Mayor? To allow you be refueling gas for Patrick. No ways. Now you have to start walking if at all you did not plan to buy a car during those hay days. This is how PF caders are going to finish. Remember when KK asked UNIP MPs to boycott elections .
Where is MCS to help you. BOMA ni BOMA bane you can f.o.o.l people but not always.
@12, AmayamaÂ
LT keeps blocking my post to your question. They are not happy I have exposed them. Shame!
Ha ha ha. Ba LT why are you blocking my posts ? I have shamed you!
How can you record a statement from someone who elects to remain silent? get your facts correct
BA MMD FIKALA FYENU ESPECIALY SHIKAPWASHA
But these MMD,s are really dull, stupid, trivial, they have no brains whatsoever …bafikala plse tell us real issues not this political prostitution and masturbation you are feeding us
So this little boy, Mwanawasa, comes to my party without even money for fuel? How did he even drive to Kitwe? And when he was receiving this gas, why didnt he refuse? And he’s aspiring to be an MP? My gosh! How am I going to defend GAYS, LESBIANS AND NOW MWANAWASA? OH, AND NOT FORGETING MY DOLLARS AT OLIVER TAMBO? CHINEEKE IAM FINISHED!
My Party is already stealing before I even announce my cabinet! And this is the boy I wanted to appoint Minister of Justice because of his fathers legal expetise. So now I will just give this post to Mpombo, atleast stealing money and paying it with a bouncing cheque is lesser crime? Masebo and Winter Kabimba will jointly head the ministry of Gender because of their love history. Willie Nsanda will head the Local Courts because of his regular visits their. GBM will definately be my Chief Body Guard because of his muscles(FAT) Anyway, Iam still compiling the full cabinet. Watch the space.
This thing will backfire on mmd mark my words they are behaving like unip in the last days rb is has godly status on mmd supporters like KK did blinding them badly.
BANE PF CANNOT BE TRUSTED WITH OUR COFFERS …. THEY STEAL EVERYTHING CASH FOR FUEL, LAND FOR AFGANS, ETC. AND THEY ARE IN OPPOSITION IMAGINE GIVEN THE BOZ, ZAMBIA WILL BE REDUCED IN A YEAR. THEY CLAIM TO HATE MMD, BY THE WAY, WHAT CHANGE CAN THEY BRING, I GUARANTEE THEIR 1ST CABINET WOULD LOOK LIKE MMD 1999, SATA, CHITALA, MASEBO, KABINDA (NOT A MAYOR ANYMORE), MULONGOTI, MPOMBO, ETC. SO WHAT CHANGE DO YOU ZAMBIANS EXPECT??????