Speaking at a rally in Nakonde after a stop in Isoka straight from touring the Copperbelt towns of Chambeshi, Kamuchanga township in the continued whirlwind rallies around the northern block with UPND Vice-President Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba and Bernard Mpundu, Dr. Mumba questioned Mr. Lungu’s morality and reasoning in appeasing his ‘mentor’ Mr. Rupiah Banda with an illegal allocation of K5 billion from taxpayer’s money to build his house in the same week that he has been filmed openly campaigning for the PF in Chipata, in breach of the Zambian Constitution.
Dr. Mumba said the widows and families of the late presidents have yet to be given their allocations of accomodation and yet Mr. Banda has been attended to after ‘crying’ that the queue to get his house was too long causing Mr. Lungu to jump the other families and quickly attend to his tribesman. He further said the law on this matter was very clear and does not provide for a cash payout but GRZ is supposed to hand over a house.
The Benefits of Former President’s Act no. 15 of the Laws of Zambia gives a list of lavish pension benefits which include 80% of the incumbent presidents’s salary per month, 3 cars and 3 drivers, 3 house servants which can be increased by Cabinet if so desired, 2 gardeners, a house build or bought by the state at location of his choice, 1 secretary, 1 car for the surviving spouse, free fuel, free travel abroad etc. However an amendment to this act states that these benefits will be forefeited should the former president in question engage in active politics and goes further to give the definition of ‘active politics’ to mean any activity that could be viewed as furthering or promoting a political party. In Mr. Banda’s case, both the principal and amended act have been violated.
Dr. Mumba wondered how Mr. Lungu, a learned lawyer could blatantly and knowingly flout the Constitution of Zambia ignoring the rule of law in such a reckless manner and allow Mr. Banda selfishly ‘eat with both hands’ using taxpayers’ money in abbrogation of the Constitution which he swore to defend under oath. He said this was a serious and impeachable offence but Zambians should now use their vote to quickly remove Mr. Lungu and the PF from power before they cause further damage to the country. He said Mr. Banda’s immunity will be set aside again after the election and criminal charges will be raised against him to recover all the people’s money he has received received in breach of the Act since 2014 when he entered active politics.
He further said the people of Zambia should examine the damage that has been inflicted on the Zambian economy in the 5 years of lawlessness and recklessness of the PF Government; the sky rocketting price of mealie and other commodities, the collapse of the mining sector and agricultural sectors, deterioration of the foreign exchange rate, depletion of foregn reserves and therefore use the ballot box next week to remove them from power.
Bitter former pastor
@Zambia First, these are facts Dr Mumba is saying lets be realistic here nothing about being bitter, it’s there on a written document. Dr Rupiah Banda is an active politician. The problem we have is that if an opposition says the truth then there is a problem. This is all wrong. Edgar must be getting ready now it’s time up, and it’s been a short ruling time. He has made history. I’m not on anybody’s side here but just pointing the fact, after all I’m not voting I’m out here but still a truly Zambian with freedom of expression.
Zambia first you should call your self corruption first.
So what you have hi lighted is what is driving your anger towards those in power? Nevers, you are bitter man more than the devil himself. At the level of your biblical understanding ( DR in church affairs) you should be the one trying to unite Zambia instead of inciting cadres. Do you even pray for our leaders if i may ask?
Shame on you man of God, even you (knowing your appetite for money) you can not forfeit your benefits. RB chose cash and it was available.
Dr Mumba walasa mudala, you are talking real issues.
I feel like suing that Edgar and corrupt RB .
@Zambia First: Don’t use emotions. these are facts. where something is done wrongly learn to accept mistakes. More over RB is still very active with politics. he should not be paid. the notion is wrong and timing as well is very wrong. Lungu should explain this as it makes no sense. Even if its wako ni wako, not in such situations when you have 2 families waiting allocations. By the way, with Zambians suffering the allocations seem too much. 3 three cars and drivers??
RB is charge Lungu $5million, it was a true sebana wikute. It is all falling in place now, 90days lies, high inflation, poorly performing economy and the Zambians to dununa reverse by removing PF in a few hours time.
RB charge Lungu……
But he had stated facts, has he lied?
How can someone be bitter when he is not a former President waiting for package…here is someone alluding to misuse of your GRZ resources and you call him bitter. Why should we continue paying such hefty payouts and offer services to these greedy people when they are busy campaigning instead of being Statesmen.
If this true, hopefully patriotic Zambians will remove this corrupt administration by voting them out. Not only this, RB should be stripped of these corruptly acquired gifts and prosecuted. ECL too, will need to be meticulously audited, to make sure he hasn’t corruptly acquired assets. It’s unconscionable that in this day and age, Zambians would just stay docile and let crooked politicians walk all over them like this, when there’s so much suffering, so much poverty in the nation. Vote these crooks out. Not only that, bring them book, so they can face the law. And yes, if they’re found guilty, make an example of them—give them serious prison time. Also change the way these funds are given to ex- presidents. The president alone shouldn’t have the power to give out money like this…
(Continued)… This is too much power given to one person. If this happened in any western country, it would be an impeachable offence with a possible jail time. It doesn’t matter what political party you belong to, country comes first. And so a thing like this should outrage every patriotic Zambian, and should never be tolerated.
Arent you the same fellas that promise to ‘pay workers on time’ ? Its even cheaper and logical to give RB cash so as to evade changing prices of building materials , tender procedures etc. At the end of the day , ‘Kodi ni ndalama zanyoko ?’
Nevers jus a bitter politician. Remember RB opted for cash unlike others who keep quiet waiting for the house
Nevers just explain to us How HH WILL FIX THE ECONOMY. Why are you even concerned as if you or HH will ever be entitled to this package ?
Dont be F00l
#Zambia first. If your name means Zambia then i dont which zambi you represent. First how many former presidents are there before this Old F00l?
Cant your heard tell you that there is sense in what Mumba said?
Cant you see that your Edgar is just an empty tin with no proper agender for Zambia?
@senior ati kakunkubiti like Kambwili said, no plan how does he pay RB before the rest.
Immunity for both Lungu & RB should be lifted after elections so that the K23milliom & K5Billion gets spend on legal fees.
Presidents brains get so corrupted that they think they are small gods. 11 August is only 4 days away
Can someone give the exact amount please, is it K5 million or K5 billion because I don’t understand the LT with their posts, the money has been rebased but sometimes they will talk in old currency.
It won’t work cos they won’t be there
NI NDALAMA ZA NYOKO. Just explain how this Satanist will Fix women if he wins
Lungu is the most corrupt leader zambia has had and probably the most corrupt we will ever have.
Because he is a lawyer he thinks he can break laws with impunity to stay in state house
The others want houses. RB wanted reduced cash. This Mumba ba.stard who is surviving on GBM change to start telling lies after stealing in Canada. We shall see you mumba after 11th if GBM will continue to buy you nshima. Muselela kwakaba. but this time wrong timing ba fake pastor. Mumba NI NDALAMA ZA NYOKO.
Dr Nevers Mumba is raising very valid points which Lungu should answer. Why did Lungu pay cash instead of giving RB a house as per Act? Why did RB jump the queue ahead of other Presidents? The reasons are obvious. Its a question of “Wako niwako”, “I scratch yr back u scratch mine”, “birds of the same feathers flock together” and above all RB is desperate to get Lungu retain power so that Lungu can protect him from further prosecution on various criminal activities. With Lungu back in power RB and Lungu’s illegal Ministers will be back in business enriching themselves by stealing govt funds and getting bribes from govt contracts. These thieves,liars and murderers must be made to account by the incoming govt led by HH and UPND. On 11th August lets liberate ourselves by voting out…
I knew that a dull pf cadre will support this…..
Looking at some comments you wonder if we have under 5 children on the forum. Honestly all those supporting the nonsense you believe ECL and RB are not doing anything wrong? But ubupuba nabwingila pa Zambia
The small devil we know i better than the BIGGER devil we know.
The others want houses. RB wanted reduced cash. This Mumba ba.stard who is surviving on GBM change to start telling lies after stealing in Canada. We shall see you mumba after 11th if GBM will continue to buy you nshima. Muselela kwakaba. but this time wrong timing ba fake pastor. Mumba NI NDALAMA ZA NYOKO.
That money belongs to the zambian people not your mother.
GRZ builds houses for ex presidents which in turn provides employment and feeds back into the economy.
RB will just sent this money to SA to his son and zambia loses.
Let Edgar also pay the other retirees who have been waiting for their benefits for years. Just like RB they also need their packages.
RB and ECL should be brought to book after elections when new government is in power.Useful corrupt thieving *****s.
Chi rupiah ni chikawalala chabe. He can do anything for money. We all know that. Money not patriotism drives Rupiah. As President he manufactured fake trips just so he could ‘earn’ money from our treasury.
Has any former President or their surviving relatives complained ? They have all been paid their monies. RB said he wanted cash, you wanted him to ask for cows ? Ni ndalama za nyoko ?
All well meaning Zambians will agree with Nevers, put politics aside and listen to him then make a comment. My family and I made sure that PF came to government but one thing I regret is that this government can’t observe the rule of law! And to be honest “Inganda ya bula ifunde te nganda”. We can’t be living like this otherwise this time am giving my vote to another Party.
Nervers has a very good point here. Only a fool cannot comprehend. It’s this same foolishness that sent a drunkard into state house.
NEVERS MUMBA- THE PRODIGAL SON IN THE MAKING: A BIBLICAL STORY COMES AROUND.
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Rewind! Once in the Bible upon a time, a rich kid asked of his father’s portion of promised riches. He went his way and squandered everything thinking he was smarter than anyone. Behold, everything he touched never worked a wink. But God is patient, the lost son was upbeat about success. Alas! It just never worked until the time of reckoning. Prodigal NSM’s time of reckoning is fast approaching. The vineyard is waiting for the spiritual version of this gallant man.The pulpit is waiting. Come back son.
It doesn’t take too long to start sounding tribal, if you’re in the UPNDestruction, yeah? Shear tribal accusations prodigal son. God is calling your before you malign everyone…
… out of jealousy, bitterness and envy.
There is nothing like valid points Nevers Mumba has raised because Mumba was also involved in corruption in Canada thats why this man was called back. Today he thinks is a messiah after being stranded when his sheep have scartered.
The retirement houses must be in the name of the Stare, to which they revert after they are vacated by the Ex-Presidents and their spouses. But, how does the K5 million given to Rupiah revert to the People of Zambia when he is gone?
All the PF kaponyas understand is cash.
They dont know how to work for it or creat wealth for the country.
That’s they think borrowing fixes everything.
The opposition must tell us what it will do about such corruption. Also The other corruption cases against Banda Dora siliya and other thieves in govt
So what!!???????????
Some comments lol ubututu too much. BaMumba I respect.
Nevers Mumba has lost it. I still remember his version of ZAMBIA SHALL BE SAVED. He is now facing the storms of life that affect ordinary people and I think he is spiritually dead. Nevers has rebelled against God for not following the convenancy he made with HIM. I only wish Nevers could go back to the pulpit so that our good lord can receive him again.
Pastor remove the log in your eye before you think of the spec in Lungu ‘s eye
Only in Zambia people enjoy to be lied at and still say amen. If what Mumba is saying is true, why can’t we agree and ask our brothers to explain to us as a nation before just agreeing in prayers. There are more prayer meetings in Zambia than there time to repent. We all need to repent for not challenging our leaders when they go wrong. Prayers are more than words but they include thinking and analysing issue. God cannot bless a land that is mocking him with many words and their hearts are far from him.
Bishops and leaders helping our president please be real prophets that are able to speak the truth in love. Our president will appreciate you more when the truth is shared to him than just telling him what you think he wants to hear ” another prayer meeting” . God protect this…
IWE Mumba nga NI NDALAMA ZANYOKO ???
IMWE FI PAMAFI, NEVERS HAS NO PROBLEM WITH RB GETTING ALL THESE BENEFITS. BUT THE ACT SAYS IF WA SALA AMA BENEFITS YOU LEAVE ACTIVE POLITICS. BA SATA SAID ‘DONT EAST WITH BOTH HANDS’. YOU CHOOSE ONE, BENEFITS OR ACTIVE PLITICS, NOT BOTH. MWAUMFWA?