President Hakainde Hichilema has said that he is not in office to seek re-election in 2026 but that people will decide on their own based on issues such as taking development closer to them.
The Head of State said that to serve the people diligently; difficult decisions will have to be made that will help to reconstruct the country’s economy which collapsed under the previous regime.
Speaking when he swore in Chief Justice Mumba Malila, Judicial Service Complaints Commission Chairperson Vincent Malambo, Police Service Commission Chairperson Dr. Peter Machungwa, and Local Government Service Commission Chairperson Ackson Sejani, the president said that the agenda of the new dawn administration is to transform the country’s economy and that people will decide on their own whether to re-elect him or not, adding that a person who goes to State House with a view of being re-elected to serve two terms is more likely to play politics than performing to the expectations of Zambians.
Addressing Mr. Sejani, President Hichilema said if it has to take offending the people to deliver water closer to them and flushable toilets to institutions such as schools in the next three to four years, this should be done and he is in full support.
The President said at his age and experience, Mr. Sejani does not need to be praised by anyone hence he should do the right thing as his mandate is supported by the release of the equalization fund to all councils which will help in taking services closer to the people.
And on the appointment and subsequent ratification of Dr. Mumba Malila as Chief Justice, President Hichilema said that this has come with a lot of expectations from citizens to transform, bring change and deliver justice in a fair and speedy manner.
He added that the UPND Alliance Administration found a horrible situation where there was a breakdown in the rule of law and the Police are integral in ensuring compliance with the laws.
And President Hichilema said the Judicial Complaints Commission must ensure enforcement of the code of conduct for judges and judicial officers.
He said for some time now, the bench has been perceived to be above reproach while concerns of citizens are not taken Into consideration.
President Hichilema has since tasked Dr. Malambo to work with other appropriate commissions to address the lacunas and omissions in the judicial system.
President Hichilema has tasked newly appointed Zambia Police Chairperson Peter Machungwa to address the many challenges faced by Police officers. He said Government has demonstrated its commitment to working on challenges such as cadres confronting Police officers while on duty.
Meanwhile, President Hakainde Hichilema has disclosed that COVID-19 has hit State House with some staff in the presidency being in isolation.
President Hichilema said that the Coronavirus is right in Statehouse and has since urged the media to help the ministry of health and the authorities send the message to the people to ensure their protection.
Mr. Hichilema said that people should distinguish jokes from serious issues, noting that people are using jokes and social media to make wild claims about COVID-19.
Mr. Hichilema said that there is need to protect loved ones by sending the right messages so that people can adhere to the five golden rules.
President Hichilema has, however, noted with delight that the relaunch of the vaccination program has seen a phenomenal increase in the number of people being vaccinated.
He has emphasized the need for people to take COVID-19 seriously.
President Hichilema also dismissed insinuations by PF Chairman for information and publicity Raphael Nakacinda that he was sick.
Mr Sejani who?
It is because deep down you know that you are a one term president. Enjoy the next few years before we send you back to your farm.
He has thrown in the towel kikikikikiki less than 4 months into office….
Peter Munchumgwa……like seriously…now i know why John Sangwa is worried
Ati
“……He has thrown in the towel kikikikikiki less than 4 months into office….'”
Some people ????
HEHH has told you it will be upto the people, if they are satisfied, to elect him………
The clique and their supporters want to hear words like
” I will be handing over power to my self …”
Not with this president……..
He is too sufisticated for you dullards……
Hehe…lies! Look who is talking about playing politics! Looks like your goal was to get to state house whichever way, make your money with the west and whatever happens after that, you didn’t care. You have made your money now you don’t care about 2026! The lies speak for themselves. Wasted votes ba 2.8!
Deliver in the time you are given do the best and if your sponsors can afford you an extension well and good and not the attitude of 5 years is not enough before its even up that all politicians once in office sing about.
With this I trust in my God and the president all will be well if you leave office tomorrow its ok you did or start what you could do the best way you could by gods grace it is well with you and your team.
Shallow minded and short sighted persons or individuals without discernment will not understand the gravity of the statement
Just looking at his appointments kikikikiki …SEJANI WHO,,,,these are serious fossils….arent the guys from UNIP
That was not a good move Mr President, power is sweet
Only true honest Democrats will understand what HEHH is saying…….
These greedy corrupt clique supporters who only know hanging on to power by all means necessary are too shallow and corrupt to comprehend………..
If the 2.8 million are satisfied after 5 years, it is up to them to extend his mandate…..
I belive they will be calling for more HH beyond 2031…….
“A person who goes to State House with a view of being re-elected to serve two terms is more likely to play politics than performing to the expectations of Zambians”
This is good vibes that has been missing for the last 57 years. All Presidents played to special interests and cliques, especially caders just to hang on to power. HH has seen how all these presidents had miserably failed by this stragey. He recognises that doing the right thing is always the best policy.
Katele Kalumba,Peter Machungwa and Golden Mandandi…..flash back 2001…what happened to Paul Tembo…..and 650 000 US dollars……HH really doesn’t care about second term….he just want to make his money he’s been losing for the past 20 years and clear off his debts….he has no good intentions for Zambia
We are hearing rumors that the president hasn’t moved to the state house? Don’t tell me this holiday season we are not meeting with the President at his residence, state house?
We hope they have invited children to Christmas parties at the state house.
Boza
Yeah yeah yeah! Governing is not for kids. He can’t be enthusiastic about the 2nd term because even now he is not in charge. IMF is. They put him on the side lines.
Difficult decisions? It’s tough having an undecided IMF stooge in office. We have been told on this podium that he takes long time to decide. All his decisions are difficult.
Sejani? What useless appointment. I am sure some blind supporters are gnashing their teeth at this somewhat tri.bal appointment on this tri.bal sejani.
Vincent, Ackson na Peter are all MMD tired political fossils whose relevance expired many many years ago.
One Term Boss just like Trump.
AFRICAN POLITICS
WILL IT EVER END ?
Too much lies now he has lost confidence in himself
Bufi nakaili. It’s a disease.
Mr President, to say what you have said is ARROGANCE!!!! Please think about the 2.8m Zambians that woke up at 03:00hrs to cast their vote for you. Honestly you can’t that inconsiderate and utter such a statement! It’s ridiculous!!
Excellent vision by the president and powerful appointments. Only haters would fail to see direction in this roadmap of Bally. Well done and keep eyes on delivery. forget about nay sayers!
He has come face to face with the fact the running a country and animal husbandry are two different things. This guy lied too much that he cannot even remember what he was promising.
HH even Chiluba said the same he was there to be reconstruct the Zambian economy by the end of the day the nation was left in a messy . What grantee are you to Zambians Stop lying you have done enough harm.
The system you are using is outdated invite fellow party presidents to work together and contribute to your political endeavour
The arrogance of thinking you are the only one who knows best is what makes seemingly well-meaning presidents into dictators. It is also what brings down regimes. You always have to explain and convince the major stakeholders (the people, the electorates) of every decision and action you take, no matter what you think it is the best. Ultimately you have to understand that what you are doing is for the people and by the people. What you may think is best for them may not necessarily be the best from their point of view. Articulate and explain to the people; take them on the journey and don’t think you know it all. Remove the ‘arrogance’ HH and you will be alright.
That is leadership Africa need, who will work for the long term benefit of the country. If he focusses on winning 2026 elections, all will do is some first aid on the economy, temporarily bandage the septic economic wounds which will explode to umanageable levels after 2026. Let the President do his best for the benefit of the next generation even if that will cost him the next election.
Vasco dagama lived-in an imaginary world where he Imagined a head of state as an infallible soul that everyone would believe all his lies without question. This is a result of having bagged almost a million votes before the voting starts and when you win you imagine that everyone voted for you or would just ignore your lies.
ACKSON SEGANI…..Big mistake. Ackson brought the tribal tag to UPND. Ackson Sejani said, “Only a Tonga can be president of UPND”
Mr President Ackson is a liability. Why would you publicly endorse such a character by oppointing him
NDELOLESHAFYE MAAAA 1 TERM??????????????>????