Government says the country has lost a great politician who had a passion for the people and the country in Request Muntanga.
It said the former Kalomo Member of Parliament was a voice not only for the people of Kalomo but for the nation at large.
This is according to a statement issued to Zambia News and Information Services (ZANIS) in Lusaka to by office of the Vice President.
Vice President Inonge Wina stated that Mr Muntanga provided unique and knowledge-based leadership as a chairperson of some standing committees especially in agriculture.
Ms Wina, who is also leader of government business in Parliament, also said Mr Muntanga put up a provocative but constructive debate which was desperately needed in a growing democracy like Zambia’s.
She further said it is sad to lose such a gallant soldier at a critical time in the history of Zambian politics, adding that Mr Muntanga will be missed as a champion for democracy and man of the people.
“I wish to convey my heartfelt condolences to his family, the people of Kalomo and the United Party for National Development (UPND) in this trying moment”, Ms Wina said.
Very magnanimous of the Vice president, such soberness and nationalism is appreciated. Thank you for your kind words for this fallen political giant. No need to see tribe and hate each time UPND is mentioned. MHSRIP
Continue showing upnd that we are one Zambia one nation. Too bad that our brothers and sisters in upnd always wish others dead and celebrate wen others are sick..! Mhsrip
MHSRIP
Mhsrip, the vip has said it all..
I NEVER HEARD OF HIM THOUGH HE SEEMS TO BE A GOOD AT DEBATE IN TONGA , INONGE STATEMENT IS NOTHING TO RECKON WE ARE WAITING FOR RETIREMENT WO INONGE SO YOU CAN STAY AT HOME PLEASE WE NEED VIBRANT YOUNG WOMAN ON THAT POSITION BY NAME OF TASILA
Grow up and give appropriate comments and not attack people because of their age.
MHSRIP
Tasila, learn that there is a time to politic and a time not to. Just give a comment on what the veep said period.
ANYOKO!! Even in death you have failed the country. It is sad to hear that from you if at all you are well meaning patriot of this Great Nation, Zambia.
MHSRIP.
Even HH when he dies they will accept that he was one good politician of all times.
Inonge you are a mother and you have not shown any concern about Mapenzi’s death! God will punish you and your cohort Chakolwa!