The ruling Patriotic Front (PF) has said that it has categorically distanced the party from the utterances attributed to Mr. PAUL MOONGA, alleging that some judges of the Constitutional Court are colluding with some opposition lawyers in a bribery scheme to disqualify President Edgar Lungu from contesting the 2021 general elections.
In a statement released to the media by Party Secretary General Davies Mwila, the party said that the the issue of President Edgar Lungu’s eligibility is a dead issue that was conclusively dealt with by the Constitutional Court of Zambia, adding that the Constitutional Court ruled that President Lungu is eligible to contest the 2021 elections.
“As a party we believe in the rule of law and the doctrine of separation of powers. We as a party in Government believe in the principle of the RULE of LAW and the doctrine of SEPARATION OF POWERS, ” Mr Mwila said before adding that the party respects the decisions of the Courts and checks and balances that the Judiciary gives to the government as demonstrated by PF’s past actions, which he said have been consistent when it comes to complying with the decisions of the courts.
” We recently complied with the court judgment to ensure that all former ministers who served after the dissolution of Parliament pay back the money in accordance with the judgment of the Constitutional Court, ” Mr Mwila said.
“We are not like other political party leaders who disparage the judiciary whenever a judgment goes against them. They are on record, trying to mislead the public that President Edgar Lungu is not eligible to contest the 2021 elections when the Constititional Court already ruled on the matter,” he said adding that the decision of the Constitutional Court is final and it cannot be challenged in any Court in Zambia.
Mr. Mwila concluded by saying that issuing a strong instruction to all members of the Patriotic Front to desist from issuing any statements against the judiciary and that the party will take stern disciplinary action against anyone who will defy this order.
Don’t lie iwe, you meno,meno and the other rbb1sh from p0rn party probably sent him,
Ba Mwila grow. You fool a child once afterwards will call you ati batata babufi.
Why dont you displine Moonga for what he has done? If the president intimidated and threatened Judges when he was in Solwezi and nothing was done so is the same with Moonga just send a deligation to go to Malawi on behalf of your party PF and apologize.
That is my wise counsel than saying “we distance our selves”. Without UPND reacting you would have kept quiet up to now.
Mr Davis Mwila is very wrong on Lungu’s Eligibility. This issue is not dead but very much alive Constitutionally. On May 14, 2021 when Nominations close any Zambian is free to Petition Lungu’s Eligibility. This will be done thru Article 52 of the Republican Constitution. Concourt will have to hear the Petition and make a Ruling. The Dan Pule Judgment cannot bar Citizens from Petitioning Lungu’s Eligibility. The Pule and Others Judgment was based on Term Limits and the Petition(s) on May 15,2021 will be based the Number of years held in Office, how many times ECL was elected and sworn in. The Constitution is very clear ECL held Office, was elected and sworn in twice and therefore is illegible for a Third Term in 2021. Its up to Zambia Concourt to re-confirm ECL’s Eligibility…
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Paul Moonga insulted the Malawi Govt and Judiciary over Lungu’s Third Term. Will the Zambia Minister of Foreign Affairs apologize for the insults and interference in the internal Affairs of a neighbouring 6Sister Country? PF Cadres are highly indisciplined. They don’t even know that President Chakwera of Malawi is the current Chairman of SADC and should Zambia’s Elections in 2021 be disputed SADC and AU will be involved in the mediation.
They meant it…….this is the second time those judges are being intimidated and warned , lungu warned and scared them during the last elections…….
When we say this lungu has destroyed all systems of normal governance, this is what we mean……..
PF street caders now seem more powerful than judges
What a Circus Political Party. Paul Moonga issues a Statement without clearance. The Statement threatens Concourt Judges and insults the Malawi Govt and it’s Judiciary.Mrs Phiri issues a damage Control Statement but is denounced by Moonga who is Junior to her in the Party hierarchy. Moonga despises Mrs Phiri her Senior. So Moonga has got his Powers from ECL?PF is a disorganized and disorderly Party with no respect for Party hierarchy. No wonder the PF Chipante pante Policies have failed to deliver devt to the Country. PF is chaotic and should not be allowed to continue ruining this Country. On August 12 all right thinking Citizens should vote out ECL and his Panga Family. We can’t wait.
Thanks for clearing this issue up. Let those who enjoy gossiping like pregnant chickens there in diaspora continue gossiping.
PRESIDENTIAL DEBATE RADIO ANSD TV
COME ON PF WHATS THE PROBLEM
WE THE PEOPLE DESERVE TO LISTEN TO THE ASPIRING CANDIDATES
NOT THE LIES YOU PUT ON HERE !!!!!!!!!!
These Concourt Judges are paying the Price of having accepted bribes and mishandling of the 2016 Presidential Petition. Becoz of corruption and unprofessional behavior during the Hearing of the Presidential Petition in 2016 PF is holding these Judges Prisoners. PF is forcing these State Captured Concourt Judges to abrogate the Republican Constitution to ECL’s favour. Some Day these prone Bribe Judges will be held to account. The writing is on the wall.
I wonder if Paul Moonga is PF. Surely, it’s not even a hidden matter that President Lungu is going to stand in this years polls. Ask con court. let’s find out the reality.
Winangu azalila.
And sorry the man is not eligible. He has been elected and sworn in twice.
Ngati simunga belenge 1 kufika pa 2, mukataye madigili ayo.
Only upnd thugs support lies. The upnd lacks any morals. If today hh was told he had to sleep with a dog to become president, his first question will be ” for how long sir “?
Presidential Debate! The late Presisent UTJ Chiluba and the MDC president C Kambwili would beat anyone in any debate and yet the fellows are corrupt to the core. Can Hakainde show us what he has bn able to accomplish with his wealth in his community?
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Prevalication will not be understood by Zambians. Paul Moonga was very categorical “WE ARE WATCHING YOU”. This statement can not be attributed to one PF cadre, it stems from the the seat of PF power. Apologise to Zambians.
He looks like a thief, honestly I thought he was now of the call boys at intercity. H e has no decorum, thuggish look! awe what can we expect from such people. Zambia has gone to the dogs, we need sanity back in our beloved nation, him and Kaizer just bully and insult people so sad, but God will answer us this time around.
Mimi get over yourself. To you because you are in diaspora you see your fellow blacks as thuggish. What is interesting is that the same whlte people keeping you there see you as animals. We would rather be ourselves here in our own country than try and act to fit into a society that side which will always looks down on you no matter how high you get in life. If Meghan can be treated like that, what more you a nobody? Fuseke
I find it very disappointing that people dignified lawyers have chosen their dislike of Edgar Lungu to be the basis of interpreting the law. If you want to win elections its simple, convince the electorate please. Michael Sata beat Rupiah Banda with all state machinery behind MMD. How? He convinced the electorate. UPND should do the same not hire these lawyers misleading people about ECL’s eligibility. Let me educate you a bit. Law is applied prospectively not retrospectively. The simple example is when someone retires, pension is calculated on the current salary and not the salary someone joined the company at. In the eyes of the current constitution ECL has only served one term. In the previous constitution he would have not qualified to stand. All these terms and jargons about term of…
All these terms and jargons about term of office, sworn in twice or elected twice they all refer to the term of office. Even if you are elected or sworn in twice but one period of your presidency is less that 3 years according to the current constitution you have just served one term and are eligible to contest another presidential election. Theres no country on earth which uses two constitutions like our so called learned people want to make us believe. If we can use the previous constitution then allow the president also to set the election date or allow those without grade twelve to stand or after elections let the winner be sworn in the same day. Please spare us just campaign if your message is convincing we will vote for you. Any team that wants to beat Barcelona must find ways of…
The simple example is when someone retires, pension is calculated on the current salary and not the salary someone joined the company at. In the eyes of the current constitution ECL has only served one term. In the previous constitution he would have not qualified to stand. All these terms and jargons about term of office or elected twice or sworn twice they calminate in a term of office. Below 3 years is not taken as a term of office simple. If you learn from grade 10 to 12 but don’t seat for exams, you are still a grade 9. You must fulfil all conditions to be called G12.
How can HH show his kindness to Zambians when the PF govt wants anyone outside PF to show kindness only after clearance by the PF itself or its Police? HH has on many occasions shown desire to donate but the authorities refuse! Only Lusambo, Satila, Manjanji, st Langa and Divas Mwiya can donate.
Paul Moonga’s threats to Concourt Judges is effective. These Judges have been warned not to entertain any Petitions against ECL’s Eligibility. We wait to see what technical reasons Concourt will give to dismiss the Petitions. Concourt Judges are appointed by ECL so no Judge can Rule against ECL and keep his/her Job. Concourt is between a Hard Rock and a Hard Place but ECL’s Third Term Wish will be granted even if it means breaching the Republican Constitution. The writing is on the wall.