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An Open Letter to Citizens of Zambia from Henry Banda

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An Open Letter to Citizens of Zambia from Henry Banda

 

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

There comes a point when any reasonable and honorable person must break their silence and speak out, even when in doing so they will most certainly face retaliatory consequences. Given recent events in Zambia, for me, that time is now.

We have found ourselves under the rule of a government that has little regard for the constitution, rule of law, or the rights of citizens. People have been jailed for insulting the president, journalists have been hounded and threatened, our economy ravaged by nepotism and incompetence, and many opponents falsely accused as part of the Patriotic Front’s witch hunt to wipe out political competition. The intolerance has been extended even to the clergy as only last week a Catholic priest was deported for daring to merely speak for the poor. His deportation was executed in a manner similar to a rendition of a terrorist suspect, as no one knew his whereabouts after being picked up by the Special Branch Intelligence until he resurfaced in Rwanda

Although I am one of those who have been falsely accused, this is not the reason for me to break my silence. Instead I wish to raise urgent concerns regarding the toxic brew of tribalism that is being stirred by leading members of the Patriotic Front.[pullquote]As a person born of a Bemba mother, and whose father proudly married a Bemba woman and named my daughter Mwansa, a Bemba name, I am disgusted and outraged by these crude attempts to manipulate the Zambian people by exploiting ethnic divisions.[/pullquote]

As a person born of a Bemba mother, and whose father proudly married a Bemba woman and named my daughter Mwansa, a Bemba name, I am disgusted and outraged by these crude attempts to manipulate the Zambian people by exploiting ethnic divisions. On the 20th of July, the Post Newspaper published a blatantly fictitious article quoting an “anonymous source” who claimed that my father sought to deprive the Bemba people of political power. One can only assume that this bogus news article was planted by the PF, because the newspaper declined to interview any other parties and was immediately followed by a hostile statement from the government that aimed to stir up ethnic tensions.

And now, after slandering my father and placing him in danger, the PF government is once again attempting to tamper with his security which he is entitled to as a former Head of State.

Playing political games with tribalism is unspeakably dangerous and irresponsible. Zambia is a nation of no fewer than 73 different tribal groupings. Among prominent groups such as the Bemba, Ngoni, Tonga, Luvale, Lunda, and Lozi, there are decades-long grievances that must be carefully and peacefully managed. Unlike many neighbors, we have largely avoided ethnic violence and civil war thanks to representative democracy and leadership that respects diversity. Unfortunately, that too is under threat today. [pullquote]The Post Newspaper published a blatantly fictitious article quoting an “anonymous source” who claimed that my father sought to deprive the Bemba people of political power[/pullquote]

My father has resolutely stood up for unity in Zambia, in both words and action. His cabinet was comprised of members hailing from all the provinces of Zambia, building on a tradition set by our founding President Kenneth Kaunda and observed by both Frederick Chiluba and Levy Mwanawasa. The currently Patriotic Front cabinet, however, is particularly lopsided, dominated by at least 10 people from Northern Province. Many of these officials appointed by Sata are familial relatives, which is the source of much unnecessary resentment and suspicion.

Pastor Nevers Mumba, the new Bemba leader of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) party, has rejected the Patriotic Front’s attempt to exploit tribalism. Furthermore, Dr. Mumba has wisely observed that “it is important that this government should respect the fact that wisdom or intelligence comes from all areas of the country.”

Tribalism represents a zero-sum game. If you appeal to tribalism, there are only winners and losers, and there is no compromise or negotiation. This is something that my father worked against his whole career.

My friends, we cannot allow the Patriotic Front to use ethnic tensions as a smokescreen for their misconduct and fear of accountability. One only has to speak to fellow Zambians to understand that this is not how most people feel, and you will see how far the PF have strayed from both their principles and promises[pullquote]My friends, we cannot allow the Patriotic Front to use ethnic tensions as a smokescreen for their misconduct and fear of accountability.[/pullquote]

Some people have asked why I have remained in South Africa while the new government slanders my family in the media with false statements. I understand the government of Zambia wishes to speak to me about certain unknown allegations which they have declined to define. Since the government has threatened me, sued and threatened my attorney, and improperly influenced the prosecutor and judiciary within Zambia, I will not return to Zambia when my basic human rights will not be honored, as there is no indication that the investigation is nothing more than a witch hunt.

However, in order to be responsible to the rule of law, I have advised the government that I am presently in South Africa and am willing to assist in any lawful investigation and answer questions in this neutral environment. But despite having notified the Zambian authorities of my whereabouts in a letter dated 9 March 2012, the Zambian government has neglected to respond, failed to ask questions, and declined to take any action whatsoever, leading to the conclusion that their accusations are not credible and cannot be considered anything more than a politically motivated smear campaign.[pullquote]However, in order to be responsible to the rule of law, I have advised the government that I am presently in South Africa and am willing to assist in any lawful investigation and answer questions in this neutral environment.[/pullquote]

It’s one thing for a politician to attack opponents, but it’s another thing to play games risking the stability and peace of the entire nation for the sake of power. It is time for us to restore dignity, law, and respect for all citizens of Zambia. The government should attend to its business, not engage in the business of persecution, defamation, and appealing to the base instincts of man. If we do not demand these improvements, I fear for what may come next.

As Zambians, we are better than this, and we deserve better than this.

Henry Banda

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130 COMMENTS

  1. Iwe mwanawangu sure, bwela unitandizeko…nezomiuzyani… Wapya munzi. just come and answer!! Home is home and the day will come when u will miss your house and chickens….Scared of the unknown ka!!

  3. Get lost you thief, if you have nothing to just put your tools down, you can run but you cant hide will hunt you down..

  5. Mr. Sata must work to unite the divide Country. But can he do this wih people like GBM, Kambwili, Sakeni and Wynter @maize@ Kabimba, Fred Mumembe and Mutembo as his inner circle surrounding him. even if you hold Henry Banda in contempt. surely PF is worsening the whole issue.

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  6. Mbuzi iwe. utaba ichani? The long arm of the law will finally catch up with you. mark my words. Ask Katele Kalumba, Xavier Chungu, Shansonga, Saddam, who are you? just come back and start serving while you are still young.

  7. I totally agree with this article.Never has there been so much tribalism in Zambia like we are seeing under the PF government.Never has there been so much intimidation of journalists,opposition leaders and sadly the former head of state and his family.Now the church is being houded.They didn’t follow the law is deporting the Priest but are now asking us to follow the law in airing our grievances.former army commnaders have been slandered,police reduced to chola boys for politicians,judges threatened with dismissals and pupet tribunals set that taxpayers have to pay for.whats with the all bemba cabinet? The enemy is out to destroy our counrty we mustnt let it happen.We need to pray for the redemption of our land and repent for ignoring reason and voting PF to power.

  8. Henry stop talking rubbish,you and your incompetent father contributed to much more suffering the Zambian people are going through due to your thieving and corruption,you know for sure that you will be jailed,for now just shut up!

  9. Not you Henry.

    If you are as bold as you want to sound, come back home and face the people you are accusing of all these ills.

  10. wise words but surely Henry you also contributed to your Father’s down fall and partly you are the reason we are in this mess. Its no use trying to be a good boy now before you are made accountable for your crimes. Yes we are now realising that your Dad is a good man but it seems he had no grip on you his sons and he paid dearly for it. For now my advise to you is to shut up…

  12. We agree with you, mbambo Henry. But if you can also prove your words by willingly allow yourself to be tried by independent organs of the law, we will found your words more practical and appreciate.
    Otherwise, we would just say you are a fish swiming in troubled water.

  13. Come back and answer the charges. If you are truly honest and want to defend your father, why not do the same to yourself? Here, you are a declared thief and only by proving yourself innocent will the people believe you are otherwise. Why are you diverting our attention from the issue that affects you? Your father has Amsterdam to speak for him.

  15. Just come and face the music. KK’s boys could not even afford hiring taxi from Chipata to Lusaka but you were able to book jets from Lubumbashi to Lusaka. Where did you get all that money within such a short period of yo Dad’s presidency? So far Sata has proved his commitment to fight craft. If he doing it tribally so be it. Just come home mwana. your bro is a free citicizen despite being a signatory to money solicitation! Did Sata sign for him????

  16. Thank you very much, Henry, for that letter. Without commenting on your guilt or lack thereof, its about time some one spoke up for sanity! This government is using the accusation of tribalism to silence all opposition and divide the nation. Wonder what would have become of Zambia if these guys were our first government after independence…? Apart from the 30yr civil war we would have experienced, of course!!

  17. pf na politics awe twachula mwe. nomba tulefwaya muchiteko ifyo mwatulaya pa campaign. imwe ba pf politics yenu yachabe pantu nomba moneni mwatampa ukulanda ukutila ati COLOUR YAMA PUBLIC VEHICLES ( mini buses) ni colour yakwa MMD. Please thus fake politics, learn to have adult thinking .

  18. All you Henry haters! what did the guy steal you losers? you have failed to come up with any single charge.Stay there bululu,am in SA next week in Sandton Morningside,we can meet at Teasers.Well articulated article

    • Are you really that dull? Henry is only being sought to answer certain questions investigators have. How do you expect law enforcement to charge someone based on rumors? Because what investigators have at the moment can only best be described as “rumors”. And it is up to Henry to formaly clear those “rumors” like we are all obligated to do as citizens—not to be barking from afar!

      Has the Police he once trusted to when his father was in power to go after people (e.g. Mr. Mpombo) he felt agrieved him suddenly lost all objectivity that he can’t get a fair shake? Or dose he know something that concerns him when it comes to who gets charged and or not since his father seemingly directed such things from State house? Let your friend come home to answer questions like everybody else!

  19. But Henry, your father did the same when he was president. He was just another one of these old demented presidents Zambia does not need. It you are innocent as you claim why are you in hiding? Zambians need to wake up and elect a young president, not a recycled one, old with a face like ‘plastic material’.

    • The finance minister, his deputy, and the treasury secretary were not rupiah’s tribesmen nor were they his relatives. Can you say the same about Sata? Fcuking tribalists you should learn to admit your stinking tribalism?

  20. I voted for and supported PF but to be honest certain things are not done in the right manner.This party should be seen to do things differently from The MMD and UNIP ways and i think thats why they won. It is up to them to listen even to their political enemies and do what the majority voices desire failure to which the end is very predictable. As for MMD members as much as you have the right to complain you should be reminded that you had the same arrogance which PF is starting to exhibit and you never wanted to listen, now do you see how it feels!. As for PF my heart bleeds with pain i did not know that power can make you deaf and the goodness is that their is still time for the leadership to change if not we will make the change in 2016

  22. l watched this guy on a PBS documentary filmed before his dad became president and to my shock he was selling salaula at one of the markets in lusaka and somehow he has become this rich bloke and he wants us to believe that he is clean

  24. Well articulated and to the point. we need to APPRECIATE AND DO SOMETHING about the imminent Danger posed by what mr Sata is doing before its too late. And my Bemba friends dont be lulled into a state of security because you are currently benefiting. This tribalism will explode and reach into your very homes. Its time for sanity to prevail.

  25. Your attempt to use tribal sentiments to divert us from bringing you to justice has neither persuaded nor moved us in anyway. It is irrefutable that corruption, tribalism and nepotism are deep rooted and overwhelmingly part of your family DNA.
    How many times was your father (Rupiah) and established tribalist and chief corrupt officer fired by KK over tribal and corrupt practices?
    Those who have not committed any crimes against the people do not run away like you have done. Your brother Andrew came back was interviewed, charged and is currently on bail while attending court.
    For as long as you remain on the run, you are nothing but a criminal, a fugitive and your letter adds no probative value to your claims.

  26. Ata se, iwe ka Henry what are you talking about, wasnt your father’s government not the one behind the killings in Mongu, Mazabuka. Just shut up, yes you can condem the Pf I understand I condem them as well but the country and the people of Barotse will not forget Kunda may his soul not rest and your papa

  29. Man what are you talking about??? Defending your father in this foolish manner?? I thought you would say you are bringing back what you looted with your father but alass as usual showing childishness. Just come back to Zambia and face the rule of law you are talking about. Dont waste our time man. Shaaa.

  30. This article is well written and clearly well thought out. The author clearly states his position and his advice is very valid indeed. We are all innoccent unless proved guilty. In PF, you are guilty as soon as the almighty president of theirs says so. Even FTJ, who I considered to be the worst Zambian President, was by far better than what we have today. Are there any genuine intellectuals in PF, please be brave and help this man. Zambia is bigger than PF and certainly bigger than one man’s boat, speak out and save Zambia even if you are kicked out of the man’s sinking boat. Your children will forever adore you for your honourable act of stopping a failing and help it reform if at all it has the capacity to reform. Does your president listen to advice?

    • Yes, we are all “innocent untill proven guilty”, and we all show up to answer questions when called upon by law enforcement officers so we don’t stall the wheels of justice. We don’t run away like cowards and start barking from afar in the hope of winning public sympathy! By the way, who has found Henry Guilty since he hasn’t even been charged with any crime yet? I thought he is only being sought for questioning!!!!!!!!!

  31. My observation is very simple. The writer of this article is not in Zambia and almost everyone who has made a comment is also not Zambia. When you get to Zambia, you will not experience the tribalism you are talking about. Every tribe is working harmoniously with one another. Honestly if tribalism in our country the way it is portrayed by some of you, I can bet Zambia would be a no go country. Lets just enjoy freedom of expression!   

  32. You should be ashamed of your father. First, he has married a wife who is your age, secondly, he’s the shortest serving president of Zambia and even his term of office belonged to the late Mwanawasa. Thirdly, for the first time in history, a president is accused of corruption alongside with his children and wife. Even Chiluba did not sink to such levels. If I were you, Henry, I would keep my mouth shut and enjoy my hide-out before someone smokes me out. You are a disgraced family and the sooner you realize that, the better. We know you were in charge of procuring crude oil for INDENI. Your father ran the most corrupt regime in the history of the country. Not even Kaunda, who ruled us for 24 years, has ever stolen like your father did in just three years. So just shut up!

  33. Henry, thank you for a well articulated and truthful article. You have spoken our minds as your fellow country men. It is a well known fact that in this PF government, one can only get an appointment if they’re Bemba. The country has never been divided as it is today since independence. I miss RB at least we had sanity. Tribal hatred to the point of trying to take away land from other tribes all in the name of realignment. Mr President can do better than this. Most of the people who voted for him are not even Bemba, so why does he feel that he’s there to champion the Bemba cause and make Bemba’s better economically only? Let the president realise that he’s now the father of the nation and embrace everyone. I wonder if he loves his children equally because charity begins at home.

  34. The truth is you guys stole and you need to come and answer these charges. On the other hand you have said the truth, this goverment is a gonga. The Catholic gongered us and now they are paying for it.

  35. THE LETTER WILL NOT HELP HENRY CLEAR THE WIND OF CORRUPTION ON HIS NAME, IF HE FEELS INNOCENT LET HIM COME BACK TO ZAMBIA AND ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM THE PEOPLE LOOKING FOR HIM.

  38. What bullshit! If you are really innocent come back and stand trial. You know very well that you will be accorded a fair trial. What rubbish! You are trying to seek sympathy from the weak minded supporters who benefited from your spoils. Seriously!? I would keep quiet if i were you. But ofcourse, i am not you. Unlike you i dont run from the police and my very own shadow.

  39. Kadoli Katapa, what are you saying, I am in Zambia and tribalism is worse than a year ago. I am in Kabwe. You are the one who is not home.

  40. I have to say, he makes his point very well. His lawyer has been prohibited from entering Zambia. Interpol have been brought in, in spite of there being no indication of what he is being accused of…

    I have no idea whether the Banda family misused the privilege of being in public office or committed fraud, and if Henry is guilty of something he should be brought to justice. But it is more important that justice is pursued the right way, than that an individual case is settled. For me, the big question is not “did he do it”. The question is whether Zambia has a judicial system that all people can trust.

  41. the article is well written except for one thing. at the beginning of the article it was said that the purpose was not about allegations against him. here are his words “Although I am one of those who have been falsely accused, this is not the reason for me to break my silence”. 

    But the last 3 paragraphs are exactly about this issue. This boys behaved like GBM ordering the ministry of finance to give them tenders and today they was to behave as if they saints by taking advantage of the lapses the PF is making. Its important that these matters be dealt with separately. The PF are making these guys looks like saints.

  42. Today Herny addresses us as brothers and sisters, when his father was in power we were no bodies. Please as much as PF is wrong, only God will deal with them. You have your own problems that are bigger than PF’s when your father was in power you lived a reckless life, now time has come for you to face the music. Come back to Zed, we are all waiting for you!!!

    • “You have your own problems that are bigger than PF’s when your father was in power”, how I wish this statement was true.

  43. Very well written. It is however a non-starter because no one wins against Bemba hegemony in Zambia unless they are Bemba themselves. It was preposterous to say that ‘tribalism runs in Rupiah Banda’s blood.’ Rupiah Banda married a Bemba woman Miss Makulu. His other child Andrew was with a Lozi woman, and he had another child before that with Miss Masekela of South Africa. Rupiah’s parents were Chewa and Ngoni. How can such a person be tribalist sure? His cabinet was well balanced from all regions. BUT look at Michael Sata. His wives have been Bemba and Christine Kaseba is Lala. His Cabinet is full of Bembas and Bemba speaking non-Bembas. Cabinet secretary is Bemba. Deputy Cabinet Sec is Tumbuka but speaks fluent Bemba. Please! This country is in danger of destruction!

    • Well, it was Rupiah Banda who told his tribal kinship in Eastern province never to vote for anyone who does not come from that area. Have you already conviniently foregotten about that?

      The old man does not seem to care who he goes with to bed, but when it comes to running the affairs of the country, yes, he is a big tribalist! His tribal sentments are not new. KK fired him (from the ministry of home affairs, if I am not mistaken) over this same problem he has with tribalism!

  44. Those Who fight for justice lead from the front..Henry take a leaf from your brother Andrew,despite facing charges he has not run away but has firmly stood his ground to prove his innocence..He has shown he has a strong character unlike you..PUSSY

    • That is why even identical twins are separate indiividuals with discrete ways of approaching issues. Some people fear bugs while others eat them. Henry and Andrew are completely different individuals. Even their looks are completely different, so expect them to handle issues differently. Just human nature.

  46. Just stay in SA. If you really wrote that letter and never got a response then I think thats enough evidence that you need that you will not get just treatment. If you come here kiss your businesses goodbye as you never know how long you will be in prison without bail. Even men of the collar are getting deported here. Things are not good. There are some people who only believe once it affects them directly. Well to those wait til it does affect you. For Henry you stepped on people’s toes in your persuit of business using your state house connections. The people in office now will not let you be. Better you remain in South Africa.

  49. First things first: While I must state from the start that the PF really need to pull up their socks, I’d like to say the following about their alleged tribalism:
    When these guys came to power mostly their MPs came from the copperbelt and northern as well as Luapula province. Naturally u expect Sata to appoint from among the pipo who ran the race with him. That is not to say he should just stick to one side of the country. Appoitnements should be done on merit.
    I ll go ahead and point out that the cabint has no Tonga MP at the moment….TBC

  50. Sata has lately been appoiting MPs from the opporition and these are being threatened with expulsion by their parties. Only a few days ago the UPND made it very clear that they ll expel any of their MPs who gets appointed to govrnement. So question is: how are we gonna have a Tonga Minister cause almost all of them are UPND?
    That said, the PF still has to do a lot in fullfilling their campaign promises. So far they dont seem to be doing that.
    Back to Henry, Baba, just come back and explain yourself like your bro has done. Stop trying to incite us, We are too intelligent to fall for your cheap flattery….

  51. If the level of Zambian intellect is reflected by some of the comments here I shudder to think what the future has for this country.I guess you deserve Sata ,GBM,Nchito ,Chikopa ,Kabimba and all.Peope just cry thief thief without stating what was stolen and from whom.GBM will continue stealing from you right under your noses and you shall sing his praises.How sad …didn’t Kaunda’s free education not enlighten your brains?

  52. I thought you will write about the wrongs you have done, taking Zambians for granted and use tax payers’ money to enrich yourself. We have to be very careful with what we write. I am not Bemba but honestly don’t see tribalism happening unless being in Diaspora. People back Home. Is this happening?? Or it is just hear say considering that Henry is not in Zambia. Let us remind ourselves of ONE ZAMBIA, ONE NATION concept that KK fostered during his time. Credit to HIM for that.

  53. THIEVES ARE NOW RE-BRANDING THEMSELVES HONORABLE. SENSE WHEN DID THIEVES START TO BE HONORABLE? BABA JUST BRING OUR MONEY BACK INSTEAD OF GIVING ALL THE STOLEN MONEY ON A SILVA PLATA TO YOUR LAWYERS WHO ONLY OFFER SERVICE TO DESPERATE THIEVES SUCH AS YOU. AND SINCE WHEN DID YOU REALISE THAT YOU ARE A BROTHER TO THE ZAMBIANS YOU STEAL FROM.

  57. Seeking public sympathy in a very unusual way, Henry!

    Show up like every responsible Zambian citizen is obligated to do and answer questions investigators have. If your foreign lawyer is not licensed to practice in Zambia, find a Zambian lawyer (they are cheaper) and go with him/her and answer questions. Maybe then you will have some legitimacy to complain about what is going on in our country. As for now, cowards like you should just zip it!

    As far as defending you Dad goes, well, no surprises there! Does anybody really expect you to say anything different as a son? We surely don’t expect you to acknowledge the tribalism of your own father. But public records prove your statements hollow on this issue. Your statements concerning tribalism can best be described as self-serving!

  58. Henry, your father could have been a president of zambia today if it was not because of his corruption. You failed to assist your father instead you be came the master of corruption. I can promise you that one day things will catch up with you. What goes up always comes down. We are not worried of CNP rule because is quiet aware that 2016. Your letter confirms that you are uncomfortable in South Africa because you are not a star there way you used to be in Zambia. My advise is be aware South Africa is full of muggers, thieves like you and murderers. Soon the will sort you out once the know you have a lot of stolen monies.

  59. Countrymen & Women,
    The terminology we are using must be avoided at all costs. This tribalism and the sorts we continue to discuss only makes more and more damage than good. Let us be careful on how we are using these social media’s.
    Zambia is a great country and we are very priviledged to be a part of this nation. Let us unite more than ever because we enjoy a democractic country. The PF have been in power less than a year and they still have another 4 years to fufill their election campaigns and us Zambians, if we feel that the PF have done nothing positive, then the onus is in our hands. Let us continue to work together for the good of this Zambia in the sun. Let the democractic process take its course. As for Mr. Henry Banda, avail yourself and let the investigations prove u right

    • very true! it’s like the issue of tribalism is up on every bloggers mind. For those that really know, we live as one and it’s been like this since way back.

  61. Good article,but too late now.thanx for your kindness.PF this is good advice wake up or you will ruin yourselves and you will have nobody to blame

  62. We’ll listen to you some other time, Henry! If you are truly the author of this article, your written English is pretty good. Unfortunately, you and your father, Bwezani, have no moral authority to talk about tribalism, the socio-economic and political decay in Zambia. You ransacked our poor and beautiful nation, turned the national cake into a family cake, shared the spoils on top of the heads of the poor people of Zambia. And you think our collective memory is as short as yours: we’ve not forgotten, we are not fools! Just keep quiet and patiently wait for your looming incarceration. All we know now is that you are a thieve and fugitive; you can only disprove this fact by returning home and prove yourself innocent before our credible judiciary. What a handsome coward you are!

  63. Interesting article written by some one in a foreign land. Mandela was fighting a war whilst in prison in RSA. Henry go back home and fight this war whilst in prison in Zambia if you are really interested in the affairs of Zambia.

    • Thanks for poiting that out. This just shows that Sata had to choose from what was available to him. I bet this was the only available Tonga man. But at the end of the day whoever he chooses is expected to deliver for the country regardless of where they hail from. Besides, lately, a good majority of us, despite carrying the tags of particular tribes have never even been to ‘our villages’ and can not even speak the same languages alleged to be ‘ours’.. Pipo we need to move on – and fast, for our own good!

  65. Henry Banda is either a genius or a criminal as he turned his financial situation in record time during his fathers presidency. I choose to believe the later and Zambians should watch-out for Rupiahs’ children as they would love a war so that they could easily benefit through anarchy! Some bitter comments above drive chills in my spine. How can a sane man take issue with the fact that the deputy secretary to the cabinet is Tumbuka but speaks fluent Bemba like The saint @ # 43? If you Zambians want a balanced cabinet start by avoiding to allign yourselves to parties that belong or are lead by your tribe-mates. It is insane to expect the president to pick people who have no allegiance to his ideals just for the sake of tribal balancing! MCS will be unpopular as long as he fights corruption!

  66. I, though, agree that there is an inclination towards appointing northerners. As for Henry, I hold my horses except to say, SHUT UP mufana. Unadya zambili.

  67. Henry – Given what your father did to Zambia, you have no right to condemn any government. If you are innocent why flee the country? Come back and exonerate yourself before the Zambian people. You are full of s.hit just like your old man.

  68. You and your brothers contributed to your father’s loss at the last election. Your greed and bambazoke attitude to grabbing contracts from other people made you very unpopular. The people were watching, but when the time came people showed your father the door and said enough of this sh*t! This government will go the same way very quickly because they have sowed seeds of division in a nation that was once cohesive and pulled together and a pleasure to belong. PF government’s tenure is finite and drawing close to the end soon. A regime that promotes tribalism has its longetivity curtailed.

  70. Wrong guy to critise this government but still PF can learn something from how they are proceeding with governance of this nation. but Henry needs to come to Zambia and answer charges. he committed those crimes alleged in Zambia wht should he be interogated in a foreign nation where those alleaged crimes were not committed……?

  71. Nonsense, this fool now wants to talk about justice, we dont have short memories in fact you were even worse than what we see now. You and your father deserve to rot in jail for the many atrocities you commited during your hey days. Will deal with Sata when the times comes but for now you and your corrupt brothers should just shut up!!!!!!!!

  72. Beautifully written article, thoughtful and intellectually refreshing. This is a total representation of the state of affairs and how the majority of Zambians feel. The author has revealed interesting points that we never knew about, like writing to government revealing his whereabouts and his willingness to be interviewed or be charged in a neutral state. SA is an accompished democracy with fully functioning civic arms, in addition it is a segnatory to the Geneva convention of human rights. If there is an offence Henry committed be rest assured SA can extradite him. It is not hard to understand why Henry is not in the country. The catholic priest is testament to that. Apparently CNP tried him under the cover of darkness, found him guilty and deported with no legal representation.

  73. Before you accuse Sata take a look at the people that surrounded Sata through and through his campaigns and then, put your self in his shoes and then tell me how your cabinet can be if you were elected president.You never believed he was going to win and neglected the formulas of election manipulation.Why should you? You were sure with all those billions poured into your campaign from your supporters,whom you know better, of an outright win.The educated from those tribes you are mentioning never rallied behind `the chimbwi`. Now he is a lion and you start crying for shares.What selfishness. What about those who campaigned along side?

  74. You are definitely right that this PF government is focused on tribalism, but this is what used to happen when your father was president. Innocent people were accused and removed by your father. If you were decent you would have told your father in fact you should have written him a letter to stop accusing innocent people and to focus on development, you were already a grown man then. Everyone knew your family got contracts, did any one of us write letters to complain about how every contract was going to you and your brothers. What goes around always comes around.

  76. “A WOLF IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING”? HENRY BANDA IS ONE WHO HIDES CRUEL INTENTIONS UNDER THE GUISE OF GENTLENESS

  78. What dear Brothers and Sisters?
    I am not your brother iwe Henry, you think of us now that the noose is getting tighter and you’re homesick, you chaps are all crooks how do you manage to pay the legal fees of an International lawyer like Robert Amsterdam.
    To hell with you pompous chaps!

  79. First and foremost, H.E MCS deserves respect for being the first opposition leader to win elections in zambia in the midst of all those political parties who contested. Secondly, who was the first to exhibit tribalism between people complaining now or Mr Sata? how many MPs does Sata have from Southern and Western provinces? How was Sata received each time he went to southern province especialy? Lets know that Mr Sata is just a human being who can react in one way or the other. Why do you want Sata to appoint enemies in to office? He went to them during compign and they rejected him then whats the noise all about? As for you Henry, your mind is already in prison wherever you are as long as you know theres somebody looking for you, why not clear yourself?

  80. HENRY BANDA,

    The good thing is PF is on its way out and you my man will come back home to answer for all the atrocities you have committed to the people of Zambia financially. If PF was serious abt arresting your ass you would be in the lockers. The fact is you papa is good mates with the current GRZ and you are being protected you punk hairless subliminal.

  82. cont. 78

    If people will continue voting on tribal lines then am afraid certain tribes will never produce a president considering the geographical distribution of tribes in zambia. Mr Sata tried to break these tribal barriers by going round southern and western provinces preaching the message of one zambia one nation which was rejected. Mr Sata was ready to work with all the people complaining today but they rejected him because he is Bemba and they did not believe he would become president. Ladies and Gentlemen lets be fair both with ourselves and Mr Sata, lets not judge him wronlgy. He can use discretion to appoint Bemba, Tonga, Lozi etc.

  83. HENRY JUST BE WHERE YOU ARE BRO.WE CURRENTLY ARE IN A POLICE STATE.A DICTATORSHIP.BUT DON’T WORRY WE ARE PLANNING SOMETHING BIGGER AND BETTER.AS LONG AS WE HAVE MONEY AND BRAINS NO ONE WILL PUSH US AROUND, NOT EVEN SATANA.WE THE MUJAHIDEEN.HOLY WARRIORS.ZAMBIANS WITH COURAGE.ZAMBIANS WHO NEVER FEAR DEATH,PRISON OR TU SHUSHUSHU.

  84. Henry is an ***** am surprised he has the gutts to speak out like that…this Henry ***** used to brag that after they win September 2011 elections they will appear in FORBES Magazine as one of the richest people…to those who did not know what was happening under RB will sympathize with this FAMILY OF *****S but to us who know what was happening it’s a relief they LOST. That was a family clothed in sheep skin as WOLVES!  

  87. Henry if you can explain how Andree ended up at zesco romour has it that you are planning bad things for zambia your money is being used to kill,robberies acidents and you think we  dont  know. you got involved in zamtel. your money is ill founded .Your father declared some assets in 2007 with a value so not all of us canbe fooled.Check yourself.

  88. It is stupid and a waste of time and resources to pursue Henry when those who stole money from DBZ are here in Lusaka living in Luxury under the protection of the sam PF Govt. Mmembe and Nchito should also face the music because 14 Billion can not just go like that.

    Issues of theft of Govt funds or corruption shoud not only be targeted at percivied enemies.

    • Mmembe/Nchinto’s case is in our courts, and they did not run away from their “crimes” like this coward called Henry!!!!!!!!!!!

  89. Henry you fail to make the point. What should we do? Even if we were your brothers and sisters which we are not

  91. Sata is truely a tribalist. How many people from the north did he nominate into parliament? If he knew he had deficits from other areas he should not have nominated even a single northerner but instead he should have nominated from North Western, Southern, Western etc. Those saying “Who could he appoint since his MPs were from the Northern region?” should take the finger out and realise that their man is a confirmed tribalist just like themselves.

  92. LT, why the F.U.C.K have you deleted my posts????? Do we not have the right to posts our independent comments on any subject? WTF man? I mentioned Jimbo (James Banda)because he owes me money and Henry and knows about it. I could have chosen to drop names here but that’s irrelevant. I mentioned the raphsodys’ night because I want people to see Henry Banda for what he really is. I have hang out with him and Jimbo a few times in Lusaka when their dad was president. Yes, my story maybe insignificant as these *****s have committed way bigger crimes but, it was my contribution to this article because I know Henry or whoever wrote this for needs to read my post and many others here. Am greatly dissappointed with you LT, thought you were bigger than than. F.u.c.k.i.n.g p.i.s.s.e.d now!

  93. LT, why the phuck have you deleted my posts????? Do we not have the right to posts our independent comments on any subject? WTF man? I mentioned Jimbo (James Banda)because he owes me money and Henry and knows about it. I could have chosen to drop names here but that’s irrelevant. I mentioned the raphsodys’ night because I want people to see Henry Banda for what he really is. I have hang out with him and Jimbo a few times in Lusaka when their dad was president. Yes, my story maybe insignificant as these *****s have committed way bigger crimes but, it was my contribution to this article because I know Henry or whoever wrote this for needs to read my post and many others here. Am greatly dissappointed with you LT, thought you were bigger than than. Phucking p-cing me off now!

  94. LT, why the phuck have you deleted my posts????? Do we not have the right to post our independent comments on any subject? WTF man? I mentioned Jimbo (James Banda)because he owes me money and Henry knows about it. I could have chosen to drop names here but that’s irrelevant. I mentioned the raphsodys’ night because I want people to see Henry Banda for what he really is. I have hang out with him and Jimbo a few times in Lusaka when their dad was president. Yes, my story maybe insignificant as these *****s have committed way bigger crimes but, it was my contribution to this article because I know Henry or whoever wrote this for needs to read my post and many others here. Am greatly dissappointed with you LT, thought you were bigger than than. Phucking p-cing me off now!

    • It is called CORRUPTION, you fool!

      And corruption is a crime anywhere in the world. Oh, Well, maybe not in DR Congo or Nigeria.

      By the way, Kick-backs tend to distorte the real and fair value of contracts. Contracts usually get inflated for those corrupt contractors to afford the kick-backs (in the millions of dollars, I might add). And it is tax-payers like you and me who ends up paying for it. Do you get it?!!!!!!!!!!

  96. WHY? delete the facts ba LT. even if you do it will come to pass just like we have said it. it is just the fact. i know he got my message even if you decided to delete. anyway………

  97. Mr H B… this is big difference between politics and criminal charges… This article is a political tool for u bwana RB Junioir… U need to appear in the court of law to answers Criminal charges….

  98. Henry dont try to sound that u are better than PF. Everyone knows that your father is a tribalist who happen to have liked the matako of that bemba woman he married. Why did she die so young if she was happily married?

    You dont have clean hands too and therefore, u cannot be a judge in this case. 

  101. if your innocent and have nothing to hide go back and prove it. Don’t make it tribal or political. the authorities have questions for you to answer. we the Zambian people want the truth too and justice served..

  102. Henry Banda is right,articulate and indeed innocent.It is the thuggish govt led by a “devout” and vengeful catholic that needs to confess its sins.Henry don’t worry God will take care of these thugs in govt before you know it.

  103. The letter is a testimony of desperation! A criminal always goes back to the crime scene and leaves his dna. Time is catching up on this banda boy as the noose tightens up around his fat neck. His action is highly provocative, this is nothing but attention seeking. The world is shrinking under his fat feet. His article may have been well dictated to this nyandule but he will not get any sympathy from me. The fat in hisbody will melt one day, SA may be a safe haven for loot but not heavenly safe for souls. Waunfwa umwenso, boyi!

  104. Open letter to you Henry – get over yourself and get on with your life you spoilt brat.

    We all know it must be hard when on one day, you feel like king of the world because Your Daddy Is The President, then suddenly the next day you’re back to being a private citizen (self-important, arrogant, but that’s fine). We feel for you. But just be quiet and stop trying to cause trouble, your father’s racist tribalist psychopathic US-sponsored friend Savimbi is dead, thank God, so please don’t start trying to bring these ugly things back into our beautiful world just to suit your selfish purposes

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