UROLOGIST Dr Francis Manda has observed that President Edgar Lungu is in a cage like a parrot where only a few people are privileged to see him.
The controversial medical doctor said on his ZNBC’s Radio Four Manzi Therapy programme that it is very difficult to meet the president, a situation that will make him lose touch with the happenings on the ground and make him unpopular.
“When President Edgar Lungu was swearing in his aides at State House, he told them very clearly that they should not shield him from the people but rather allow everyone to have access to the presidency and have an audience with him, he said please don’t block people from seeing me but allow people to come and have audience with me,” he said.
He added that now it is becoming difficult to meet the head of State because his aides are shielding him.
“The President is being shielded by his aides at State House. They cannot allow people to see him. The President is like a parrot in a cage and only a few people can see him,” he said.
Last year Dr Manda on the same platform said it was almost impossible to meet President Michael Sata at State House because of procedures. He however said the difficult procedures were as a result of the busy schedule that the late president had.
On President Lungu, Dr Manda did not disclose why he observed that the President was being shielded by his aides who he accused of blocking people to see the head of state.
“I want to appeal to the young men at State House to allow people see the president and have an audience with him,” he said.
Going to state house is not the only way to make your views known. Write an open letter or blog. Some of the people requesting for appointments at state house are just interested in employment. Pilato just advised the president although I think he moved out of satire to another level. The gist if the matter is he has advised without setting foot in state house even though I don’t totally agree with the how part of his message, the what part is spot on
Dr. Manda was a drinking mate of ECL. He misses him especially now that his friend has access to loads of free Jamesson beers which would have at least made him (Manda) save money since he could been having free Jamesson beers.
But Dr Manda must understand that in life there is “social mobility” i.e. from ‘Chawama status’ to ‘State house status’ yet you Manda are still at UTH and Manzi Valley making jokes on sexual organs (long & Short johns & big holes).
ECL does not need such jokes any longer. However, find a better way to reach him cos he has now more pipo seeing him. He could remember to invite you. He has simply undeliberately forgotten a few old friends esp non politians like you. Go back to potitics he’ll notice you and more free Jamessons will flow your way.
Jamesson Beers are these a Zambian product?
muNeutro,
when did you become Lungu’s spokesman?
Now that Brian Hapunda is fired this marks the complete end of Tonga membership in PF.you can count a handful of westerners and N/westerners on your fingers.this leaves PF with only Bembas and Easterners.Edgar hasn’t enough to address tribalism in Zambia.
400 men cut off their testicles to ‘get closer to God’ following advice from ‘guru’
Multi-millionaire religious “guru” Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh persuaded around 400 of his estimated 50 million followers worldwide to cut off their own testicles to “bring them closer to God”.
“They were told that only those who get castrated will be able to meet God,
What amuses me about religious leaders is that they instruct their followers to do things they or their closest family can not and are not doing. When will humanity wake up to this scam called religion??? Let’s find another way of fellowship – a meeting of wits and a spiritual rebirth is most appropriate. What is making Islam attractive is that most of their leaders are in the forefront of actions they deem every follower should follow. Yes – a number are also blowing themselves up, contrary to popular belief. This is why this belief system is fast overtaking any other that is known on earth!
There is one known fact about the current President and that is he is not really accepted by every one within his party and as such he needs to be protected in the meantime, for his own security.
I wouldn’t like so many around my house anyway.We all need privacy.
Odi!!!Odi!!! Nazopephako Salt na Soap a lungu!
Sorry, once you become president, you are no longer your person.
Dr Francis Manda; Zambia’s only UROLOGIST for 30 years…what a country…you wont see lazy Lungu as he is nursing a hangover!!
Good observation. Once these so-called leaders are ushered into position their public tours end. It is ironic that simple announcements are made at State House when these could be an opportunity to mingle with the people. Take a leaf from Western politicians (from where you got your constitution, now stuck in a medieval rut!). They take to factory floors, schools, farm yards, restaurants, etc. to make policy announcements or announce strategy. What is wrong with us Africans?? Can’t we do one fcuking thing right for a change!? Look at this Nkuru-id-i-ot in Burundi taking his country way back to where he found it – what a continent!
Go to Kenya; the president even invites school children to tour his office and hosts press conferences ….when has Lazy Lungu hosted one only in Zambia do we tolerate this.
Just what’s itching, iwe Manda, that you are habitually craving the attention of all sorts of occupants of statehouse? Just concentrate on your urology issues, twapapata!
You have to pay to see El. That’s how those chaps at state house eat.
RUBBISH,WAS LUNGU PRAYING OR CALLING FOR HIS BUDDHISTS?
There’s no gate crushing at state house. Try mawikwi or under5 they are ever free in fact under5 can even come to your house if you invite him.
@ Jay Jay, the Kenyan president even beats off his security to hug an old friend and they chat for some minutes. He even criticises some presidential priviledges which seem to seclude him from the public. He harbours no grudge with his competitors though the law must be followed. Recently, he took his personal vehicle with his driver (without security) to test the efficiency of the traffic police and they overlapped deliberately near a policeman who furiously slowed them down. On sliding the window panes the officer almost wet his pants. They chatted well and he congratulated the policeman for his job. He opposes those making him lose touch with the people. In short, Manda in right with his remarks.