Chief Mukobela of the Ila people of Namwalaha has argued that the Church mother bodies in their current state are incapable of leading the national dialogue process because the institutions are seriously undergoing internal conflicts.
The chief says the church mother bodies should not think they have the monopoly of wisdom to provide leadership in the governance of the country as there are other institutions that are capable of doing so.
He says the constitution has mandated parliament to craft laws making the legislature an important organ of the state to effectively participate in the national dialogue process.
He was speaking in an interview with ZANIS at his Baambwe palace in Namwala.
The chief who was flanked by several headmen said it is saddening that some opposition political parties are opposed to the national dialogue bill when they are supposed to support it and contribute progressively.
Chief Mukobela has advised government and President Edgar Lungu to ignore all those championing a crusade that seeks to jeopardize efforts to improve the country’s governance system.
He said parliamentarians should be allowed to participate in the national dialogue forum which is being proposed by the draft bill.
The chief has called upon all well-meaning Zambians to participate in the dialogue process for the good of the country.
And Chief Matebo of the Kaonde speaking people in Kalumbila district has condemned some opposition parties, civil society organizations and churches that are against the tabling of the well-meant dialogue bill in parliament.
He said the concept of the national dialogue must be supported by all Zambians for the betterment of the nation.
The traditional leader told ZANIS in an interview in Solwezi today that the enactment of the national dialogue bill is well vested in parliament as it is the only representative body that formulates and makes laws.
He said he does not see anything wrong with process being done by parliament as people’s views are carried on board to be discussed by their representatives in parliament.
Chief Matebo challenged those trying to shoot down the bill bring forward their ideas that should be debated in the parliament.
He said the business of making laws is for parliament and not churches, adding that some churches that are trying to hijack the process of national dialogue do not even represent the majority.
Chief Matebo has since called on people to unite in peace for the betterment of the nation and respect of the President because leaders come from God as recorded in Romans chapter 13 verse 1.
He said conflicting views in the nation will suggest to the global community that Zambia cannot govern itself leading low attraction of investments the county urgently needs to lift the people of Zambia to middle income status.
It’s good that chiefs have taken a center stage to help fallen churches and other civil Society organizations.Peace of this nation is not only for PF and UPND as it stand now,it’s for the best benefit of future generations.
Yesterday was chief madzimawe of ngoni people also urged government to concentrate on pushing agenda of dialogue bill.Hope Opposition UPND and other unpatriotic organizations can listen to this call.But if they insist to shoot it down,better that for them,2021 don’t vote for political party leaders who will not adhere to your views.politicians come and go but chiefdom stand indefinitely.
You mean paid minions and sycophants, masquerading as chiefs? You really think parliament as it stands now could be impartial on anything that requires neutrality and level playing field? Negro please… sometimes it’s good to be honest with your inner self and be realistic, regardless of which team you root for.
Chiefs in Zambia are among the most corrupt groups of people in Zambia.They have lost all credibility and influence.In most parts of Zambia their only role left is traditional ceremonies. When you see them speak ninshi they have received ka-envolope and a written statement from somewhere.Yet they are condemning the church! A pot calling a frying pan black. What a soulless people and country we have become ?
When a person sales the birthright he can do anything like the chiefs decision.Look they failed to protect us and today they are telling US that Parliament can manage.If cabinet has failed in everything then, how can they manage the nation.If it’s Parliament worst,the caliber of pf MP’s , chiefs it’s shame,shame ba Zambia. Leadership with no direction.
Only makes decisions when they are drink.
So chief Mukuni has been paid by HH ? Anyone with a different opinion has been bought. This is a very bad indication. It means when you form government you will not accept divergent views.
There’s no constitutional dialogue please, its constirutional review process where the PF government through the Ministry of Justice will chair! Mr. H. H. is free to go and give his side of the story as a stakeholder! This process will look at contentious issues which will be compiled, presented to parliament and become law after the President of the Republic of Zambia accents to it! Its as easy as that, hope people are clear now!
At one time we only had one body representing the churches called council of churches or something like that. Then they differed and that saw the birth of other church bodies like the evangelical fellowship etc. Now if they can’t agree among themselves how do they expect to unite other groups. Parliament is the supreme law. Yes PF has got the numbers in Parliament but then you can’t just give up like that.