Chief Chisomo of the Lala Speaking People of Chisomo area in Serenje district in Central Province has called on the area Member of Parliament and the councilor to be visiting the area.
But Mr Howard Kunda says he has not been able to visit the area due to the parliament sitting but however said he will do so next month when the House goes on recess.
And Mr Mukosha on his part denied the allegations by the traditional ruler adding that he has been to the area several times after the August 11 2016 general elections.
Chief Chisomo says area Member of Parliament Howard Kunda and counsellor Peter Mukosha in particular has never visited Chisomo to acquaint himself with various challenges his subjects were facing.
Chief Chisomo said the frequent physical presence of the area Member of Parliament and the councilor in the area is important as it give hope to the people.
He observed that it is unfair for duo were only seen in the area during campaigns despite them being aware of numerous social economic problems that need their attention.
The traditional leader has further his counterparts in the country to demand that their area members of Parliament and councilors to visit their areas regularly if rural areas are to develop.
But Mr Kunda when reached for comment said he has not been able to visit the area due to the parliament sitting but however said he will do so next month when the House goes on recess.
He disclosed that said he has already started a programme of visiting his constituency except he is yet to be in Chisomo.
He lamented that not having visited Chisomo should not be misconstrued that he is not doing anything for the area.
He said he is aware of the challenges the area is facing including the hunger situation and has done a lot to ensure government sends relief food to the area.
And Mr Mukosha on his part denied the allegations by the traditional ruler adding that he has been to the area several times after the August 11 2016 general elections.
Mr Mukosha who spoke in Lala said although it is difficult to get to Chisomo due the rough terrain, he has always ensured he frequently visit the People in the area as their councilor.
Howard Kunda is always in Ndola. These are the people Chagwa was complaining about. His talk of relief food when people need farming inputs just goes to show how distant he is from his constituency.
Liar, these are MP’s by time of election only. those people should see whom they truly want to be their leader. Elexit him in the next election.. select someone else.
These people are the same, I wonder why we even vote for them. I guess the adoption process leaves us with no better choice as they impose on us unfit candidates…. What the honourable chief said is very correct, these politicians are very heartless n selfish individuals it’s like they drink from the same glass of concoction….
This is the problem of voting for a same person many times.this Howard Kunda took over from his late father Mr George Kunda.sadly last year Hon.Ngosa Simbyakula of PF missed nominations as he arrived late.atleast if PF defeated Howard Kunda,the people of muchinga constituency could have seen change by now.too bad for these voters.am sure its the same in many contituencies especially in Southern where MPs like Jack Mwiimbu,Garry Nkombo,etc have over stayed.The people of Chipili kicked out Davis Mwila who over stayed and only visited them during elections!!!kudos must go to hard working MPs such as Harry Kalaba,Dr.Chitalu Chilufya who are always working in their constituencies!!Go PF Go!!
You are so preoccupied with upnd you forgot our own jean kapata, nkandu luo, given lubinda, always remember to wipe your butt hole before you wipe your brother’s butt hole.
Very intelligent contribution. Voters should have power to change leaders. If the party feels mighty, kick their man out!
I think representation should be among residents in the particular areas. This one time visit doesn’t represent daily challenges contuencies face. How can u be in lusaka and address doctors and nurses issues on phone. I think this needs to be looked into and change the representation issue
In the past for one to stand as ward chairman (councillor) one had to be a physical residents of that particular Ward.
Bwana Chief – you should file this away and wait for the next elections. Make sure your people don’t vote for him.
What don’t we put stiff punishments like sentencing an MP to 5years imprisonment if they don’t visit their constituency in two months. It might sound drastic and draconian but if it’s the only way that can help, why not?
So he can’t visit on a weekend like everybody else?
That guy should not of relief food. He should be talking of fixing feeder roads and forming cooperatives. He should facilitate for an enabling environment to forster development. Abantu bamo takakwata Amano. Mwilabavotela
Howard Kunda MMD MP has urged government to take development and work on roads in Serenje’s chief Chisomo but PF government has not done anything at all. It appears development is done on pick and choose areas of Zambia. Where PF is unpopular, that area is punished with a common brush of young and old people denying them development. UNIP and MMD were governments that never discriminated against any area. As at now, Serenje area and Southern region are denied development for not supporting PF government.
Chipili opted to kick out Davies Mwila in preference for an independent. That’s very progressive move which one would wish could be replicated in other parts of the country. Why is it some regions don’t even seem to have capable independent candidates? Losses by the likes of Mwila and Mufulira’s Mukanga should be enough to open people’s minds to more objective voting. It cannot be true that the upnd mps who have held on to the seats since Mazoka are the best brains in those areas unless there’s something wrong