United Party for National Development(UPND) President Hakainde Hichilema has nominated former Republican Vice President Guy Scott to the National Management Committee (NMC), the party’s highest decision-making body.
Speaking at a press conference where Mr HIchilema announced the full management team, Dr. Scott was also appointed as a Chief Consultant of the party.
Mr Hichilema also appointed Bakute Imenda as party Secretary General, Stephen Chikota and Trevor Mwiinde as deputy youth chairpersons for Administration and Politics, respectively and Brian Ndumba as Deputy Elections Chairperson. A number of portfolios that remained vacant after the first announcements have also been filled.
Mr Imenda takes over from Stephen Katuka who was appointed as National Chairperson recently. The moves settle the dust surrounding the role, which has been vacant since the UPND held its intra-party elections on 14th February 2021.
Making the announcement at the party secretariat in Lusaka yesterday morning, Mr Hichilema stated appointed Sesheke MP, Romeo Kang’ombe as deputy Chairperson for Mobilization while Grace Chibwa has been moved from Finance and Economics to Rural Development.
Percy Chanda is Mines Chairperson while Joseph Mphuka is head of Cooperatives. Joseph Lungu is head of Policy and Research. Others are Daniel Chisala who will head Water Development while Dr Bob Sakahilu has been retained as head of Health. Frank Tayali will head the Governance Committee while Chirundu MP, Douglas Syakalima has been retained as the Special Advisor to the President.
According to the UPND Media team, a number of portfolios have been created to mirror the UPND’s emphasis on the various sectors of the economy.
Below are the posts:
1. Communication-Felix Ngoma;
2. Technical Education-John Chinyanta;
3. Education-Dr Choolwe Beyani;
4. Mines-Percy Chanda;
5. Arts-Pastor Kangwa Chileshe;
6. Home Land Security-Hon. Elijah Muchima;
7. Technological Development-Hon. Brian Kambita.
8. Deputy Chairperson for Legal and Constitution-Mulambo Haimbe,
9. Planning-Ambrose Lufuma, deputized by Mutinta Mazoka,
10. Gender-Clarissa Chikamba,
11. Technical Education-John Mupusha,
12. Fisheries- Daniel Chishala,
13. Labour- Godfrey Beene,
14. Culture – Sibote Sibote,
15. -Livestock-Credo Nanjuwa,
16. Water Development-Rodrick Chewe,
17. Housing-George Sinkala,
18. Social Security-Dr Moono Mapani,
19. Youth and Sport-Prudence Chinama,
20. Child and Nutrition-Salome Mwanakatwe,
21. Entrepreneurship-Ellen Mulenga Banda,
22. Deputy Education-Isaac Mukuka,
23. Deputy Cooperatives-Jairos Simbeye,
24. Deputy Youth and Sport-Isidor Tetamshimba,
25. Deputy Livestock-Harris Phiri,
26. Deputy Community Development-Elina Sakala,
27. Homeland Security-Brig. General-Gershom Chungu,
28. Deputy Youth Chairperson-Keith Ng’onga,
29. Legal-Milner Katolo.
Those that have been nominated to the NMC include:
1. Major Foloshi,
2. Sydney Chisanga,
3. Mulondwe Muzungu,
4. Moono Mapani,
5. Ephraim Belemu,
6. Joseph Lungu,
7. Godfrey Beene,
8. Suresh Desai
9. Dr Choolwe Beyani,
10. Mr Shaputu,
11. Costa Mwape,
12. Ackson Sejani,
13. Dr Kulye Kulye,
14. Dr Guy Scott.
I don’t think this is a good move.Dr.Scott should have been left alone!Yes you can consult him because he has broad experience but that should have been done silently. Bringing him back in active politics will not be good for his ailing health….my hopinyoni….!
Appointments by his loyal majesty HH… Why not voted, we are sill far from democracy.. recycled politicians Guy Scott
KZ away! Busy rigging Elections and stealing Taxpayer’s Money.
Douglas Syakalima has such a foul mouth that he doesn’t deserve any position in the NMC of any Party. He only wins elections on tribal lines. Choolwe Beyani is more articulate that Hichilema, I don’t understand why he didn’t challenge for highest position, anyway it’s thy usual rule of the educated being cowards. This looks a bit balanced. I think Guy Scott could have played his role better as an advisor to Hichilema, he’s still sharp.
When we tell you that HH is an evil man and will do anything to get to State House you insult us. Scott is an old man and unwell. We are supposed to be comforting him and not stressing him. The man HH once called “The most stup1d white man” is now being paraded for political mileage without regards for Scott’s current age and health.
The beauty of four cousins is that, it represents all four corners of our country, west, east, north and south. ALL ENCOMPANSING APPOINTMENTS. THANKS MY PRESIDENT, OUR PRESIDENT.
Muzungu wopu**………..
This is a symbolic appointment which shows that HH is uniting the Country bringing all tribes,races and sexes in the bigger Tent. HH has put together a Team which reflects “One Zambia. One Nation “. That is the way to go HH. Please make sure that our Votes are protected this time around. U are dealing with a shrew Vote Thief so stay alert.
The president of Zambia appoints ministers, PS and many others. Democracy does not mean the president of a party cannot appoint. As long as it is within the constitution and it is done objectively. A very well balanced team but the taste of the pudding is in the eating! Let’s see how the next months develop. Waiting for PEP, Green Party, NDC, PF and others to announce their shadow cabinets. God is on the throne forever and He alone will have the last say, always!
These are people Lazy Lungu should have to seek advice but all no the man goes to the guy old man Sata kicked out RB…Hakienda you dont need to appoint Scott if you want a mentor just go and ask him no shame in that!!
Thanks mr HH for the balanced nmc from all the 10 provinces of Zambia even you become president make sure you develop all the 10 provinces dont choose one zambia one nation.
UPND…here we go again.. management by decree and directives.. A One-Man band.. HH beats the drums, sings, plays the guitar and dances to his music..what a legend
Any team is better than the stone throwers assembled by PF………..
The PF team running GRZ is based on how violent and loud they are, how well they incite unemployed youth…….
The PF team are very good at dishing out stolen money as handouts, money which is suppose to be meant for verifiable development…..
Dr Scott is old and unwell. It takes a very bad and greedy person to try and use him for political mileage. It is just as good as going to parade KK today. Does Guy Scott remember what HH called him. For Guy Scott to except the position may be HH was right by calling him muzungu opusa.
VERY FEW WOMEN APPOINTED. AM EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED WITH THIS.
Well done!
MY ONLY COMPLAINT IS THERE IS A LUNGU IN THERE OMG
Southern Province Gang sugar coating it with just a few Benba names….looks like we will continue to endure more pain under PF bandits pompwes government…HH no direction
What can Mr guy Scot bring to the
Party which he failed all these years?Let him enjoy his pension
With his young wife.
Who is Mr. Shaputu? He is the only one without a first name and curiously, the only one referred to “Mr.”
Leave Guy Scott alone, he needs to rest and must only be a mentor as and when needed. He doesn’t need this sort of stress to be honest.
Two comments: Very few WOMEN appointed! And nobody looking after ENERGY! With the totally corrupt Zesco being run by PFake cadres, robbing the company from the few kwachas coming in, this is a sure recipe for more LOADSHEDDING. Even while Lake Kariba is filling up nicely. Come on, HH, energy should be high on your priority list, not everybody has got money for a generator and fuel. And this energy specialist should concentrate on RENEWABLE energy like solar and more mini and micro hydro!
That’s a solid cabinet right there….
And the remaining of ministries is making sense.
No ministry of Religious Affairs.
HH’s UPND Tent includes all Races,tribes, women and Men. It’s an inclusive Team and speaks to: “One Zambia. One Nation “. Well done HH and UPND Alliance.
The Under 5 Sack, not a Tent.
L.T . Why blocking my comments>
Guy Scott must have lobbied. He could have refused. What new things will Guy bring to to the fore?
This looks good
YIP IT APPEARS THE LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL IS GETTING BRIGHTER BY THE DAY
ZAMBIANS WE GOING TO BE HAPPY AND SMILE AGAIN VIVA !!!!
Did guy scott tell anyone that he wants to rest? who are all these people trying to be his spokesperson.
ANIMAL FARM
Those asking for me to comment, I am very busy working. Plus I don’t have time for such useless news.
Imbwa yalukila kulukolo, yashinguluka ing’anda yabwela yalya amalushi. Who named Scott “the most s.t.up!d white man”?? Kainde is about the worst politician the country has ever known.
If this guy Guy dies, we will say kleptoh² has annihilated him.
Guy is as used as that others guy called Menon Vwaanga.
Damn it! Kleptoh² can be messy at making decisions. I tell you PF is not shaken. They beat Upndead when the guy Guy had some energy and with the dead camp
Turu, Guy could have been left alone. But as usual kleptoh² is good at using using people regardless.
The learning curve of Hichilema is too steep. His IQ is in shambles. He makes the silliest decisions a few months before elections. What a pity for the poor little tonga guy.
Does he even learn?
He could be untrainable.
Who the hell advises him?
This kind of desperation awe. I am sure if Seer1 was to tell HH that if you want to be President this year you need to go to the grave and exhume your father. HH will do just that. Not only is Scott sick, he is too old as well. In addition ever since the Scott join UPND, they have been acting as if they signed a contract with the devil. A normal wife would have advised Scott not to accept the offer.
The many comments here about Dr Guy Scott’s appointment show the mentality of many Zambians. They want everything for nothing. A formal appointment means that Dr Scott is paid for his 2 Ngwee of advice.
My only concern with this team is that it is too big. Too many cooks spoil the soup. This also reflects what a future UPND government will look like. We want a small Cabinet of maximum 15 people. What will happen to all these spare parts?
I visited Dr Scott 6 months ago at his home. He is a very tired and suffers from Dementia.
It means he has:
1. Memory loss
2. Difficulty concentrating
3. Finding it hard to do familiar daily tasks
4. Struggling to follow a conversations
5. Confused about time and place
mood changes
This is how desperate HH has become. And time is running against him. I am wondering if Dr. Scott is even aware what HH is doing.
This smells like desperation. 2016 it was Maureen Mwanawasa, 2021 Guy , 2026 it will be Inonge 2031 it will Mumbi Esther Lungu. Kkkkkkkk. Chapwafye.
JUST WAIT AND SEE SCOTS CONTRIBUTION
HE’S KNOWLEDGE IS WITH MORE THAN 20,000 BICYCLES AND FUEL TANKERS
WHY DO YOU THINK PFF IS PANICKING…………..
THEY ARE NOW GETTING A SENSE ZAMBIAN PEOPLE DO HAVE AN INDEPENDENT BRAIN..
THEY NOW REALISE ” MONEY CANT BUY YOU LOVE” KIKIKI
THEY EVEN REFUSING A NATIONAL DEBATE WHILST 2 PARTIES ARE FOR IT
DOESNT THAT SAY IT ALL ????????
I do not think It is wise to appoint an ailing man in the frustrating politics.
Guy Scott needs to rest he is no longer energetic to do the busy work of campaigning and standing in the the hot sun of zambia in the sun.
Surgically removed Pf and zambia is back
Hakainde Hichilema had once called Dr Guy Scott as the most stupid white man. He humiliated Dr Scott and now claiming to respect him! How can one trust Hichilema? In my opinion, Dr Guy Scott should refuse the offer and show that he has spine.
You are absolutely right. UPND runs as per whims and wishes of one man and that is Hakainde Hichilema. The party is far from democracy. He will convert the country into his kingdom if voted to power.
Do you think your opinion even matters? No one is going to listen to you. This is HH and Sons UPND Pvt Ltd. Here no one other than the owner has any say. No matter how much you cry, it will fall on deaf ears.
Why are you troubling poor Guy Scoot? He is not fit to be in active politics. Don’t use him for your benefit. We know that you have appointed him as chief consultant to encash his good will, nothing else.
It was in a highly dramatic manner that HH made the announcement to appoint Dr Guy Scott. He tried to portray himself as the only one in the country who respects the elders and acknowledge their contribution to the society. But we are not dull to accept his every word.
This is the greatest indication that HH has conceded defeat. He is taking refuge in the popularity of people like Dr Scott. HH wants to ride on his popularity to State House. But it won’t help at all. One needs to show his own performance to win the elections and not exploit others.
Dr Guy Scott must not have forgotten the insult at the hands of Hakainde Hichilema. If someone thinks that he will really become chief consultant for UPND, then he must be in fool’s paradise.
It is not confirmed. HH had been making hollow claims about his popularity and support of people. He is neither popular not people support him. He still needs to the crutches of old man called Dr Guy Scott. Shame on you HH.
I fail to understand utility of Dr Guy Scott at this age and in this health condition. He should have been left alone to lead a peaceful life.
The list is full of Yes Men. No one has courage to stand up to HH and point out his mistakes. All he wants is slaves to blindly follow his orders.