New Hope Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) President Nevers Mumba has said that the proposed changes to the penal code are both uncalled for and unnecessary, adding that issues to do with known Christian values are not up for sale to the highest bidder.
In a statement posted on his Facebook page, Dr. Mumba said that Zambians have not complained about the current laws on marriage and abortion.
Dr. Mumba urged all Christian Members of Parliament to distance themselves from what he has described as an impending abomination.
Dr. Mumba stated that to maintain Zambia as a Christian nation; the country will need more than the desperate press statements people make whenever the values are threatened.
Below is the full statement
WAR ON THE CHURCH: POLIGAMY AND ABORTION DEBATE EVIDENCE THAT WE NEED MORE BELIEVERS IN PARLIAMENT AND GOVERNANCE.
We shall not depart from the conscientious decision we made to be a Christian Nation.
We shall not compromise values that make us a uniquely Christian Nation.
With the coming on of shows like the popular MPALI that has rocked and taken our screens by storm since 2018, it is undeniable that the views of society have slowly changed over time, to such an extent that, today, in a Self proclaimed Christian Nation like Zambia, a debate has become possible, and even ensued, about the possibility that we legalise and recognise Poligamous Marriages
The proposed changes to the penal code are both uncalled for and unnecessary. Issues to do with our known Christian values are not up for sale to the highest bidder.
Zambians have not complained about the current laws on marriage and abortion. As the Americans would say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” There are many broke things in our nation and those are the ones that need the attention of our legislators.
Any member of parliament therefore who votes for abortion and polygamy is on his own. He has departed from the path of Christian morality on which our nation is anchored. We urge all Christian MPs to distance themselves from this pending abomination.
My word to the body of Christ is that, to maintain Zambia as a Christian nation will need more than the desperate press statements we make whenever our values are threatened. We need full representation in governance at all levels to defend Godly values. Our current stand of demonizing politics and Christians involved in politics is retrogressive. We can’t have it both ways. We must choose active consistent engagement in governance.
Christians are paying the price for abandoning politics: All we can do is to cry foul with no powers to make the actual difference. We risk reducing ourselves to media commentators.
Gays are coming too. We told you, you never wanted to listen.
GAYS HAVE RIGHTS SO STOP YOUR NONSENSE ITS A PERSONAL CHOICE AND NOT YOURS TO DECIDE
ARE THE NOT GODs CHILDREN SEEING YOU THROWING HIS NAME ABOUT LIKE CONFETTI
AND HOW MANY OF YOU PRACTICE SOMETHING SIMILAR AT HOME
STOP BEING HIPOCRITS !
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Thank you Nevers Mumba, that is the way to go, let us look to God for solutions. We are look for a nation prayer meeting. Women shall never again accept polygamy, my hope, it is Satanic.
Mumba is a f00Iish opportunist. He supported the upnd fully knowing that they are pro gay and polygamy. Today he wants to preach nonsense to us. This man is as f00lish as that ka sickly looking boy who goess by the name of kondwani the youth
Declared a Christian nation by a stinking thief, atase! We are the only Christian nation the world over, what a laughing stock! It’s about time this stupidity comes to an end, Mumba can declare himself a Christian whatever. He should also pay for furniture he looted from our Ottawa mission, ka Christian lazo.
And we all know whats comig next…UPND is just tasting the waters….Gay marriage is next…..kikikiki we told you so…IMF and Western Kaloba at work
Lets leave the village mentality behind us and accept gays
why should one live in the closet their whole life ?
I prefer them to looters of this country
I don’t agree with your opinion Hon /Dr / pastor Mumba.
The proposed amendment to the penal code does not propose to legalize polygamy. The proposal is to repeal the criminal aspect of bigamy to civil suit. Mind you polygamy is already allowed and practiced in Zambia.
Why should two consenting adults Who engage in extra marital affairs be judged to have committed a criminal offence? The recourse for the affected individual should be civil suit. Abortion should be a misdemeanor not an absolute charge it is as straight forward as such
Polygamy is already allowed in Zambia. Why should we continue with a selective law that doesn’t apply to those married under customary law?
If some people decide to marry under church bye-laws, church will sanction them when they go astray. The state should be there to protect all from harmful sectarian mistreatment of citizens. We know how over overzealous some religious fanatics can be.
Chi former pastor now waking up from slumber
Typical Kenyan scenario. Obama took gay rights to him homeland and was rejected. He proposed polygamy in exchange for gay rights and boom, gay rights were accepted.
These chaps think they can fool Zambians. 2026 Isa bwangu
What is this? Why are you silent on customary law and its permission to allow polygamy (bigamy is just a restraint on statutory law)?? This is why our Christians lack critical thinking sometimes. When you speak about abortion you are talking about a multifaceted situation that cannot be whitewashed with a brushstroke of religion. Allow individuals to operate within a framework unlike a set or rigid rules that will enforce discrimination. Gay-ism? Well, we already have gay folk in the country. Even if the constitution is silent, they are there. Navusiya pompano; ungalakwe.
I would say gay marriage is unfortunate, disorganized personality and that it is not a choice, it is, sadly, a disease. I have no problem with polygamy since women will soon discard it. Educated women have no time for polygamy. Abortion is a sin, punishable.
Mr Mumba you announced that you were working with the UPND government. Are you saying that your partners did not inform you of the proposed amendments. I said it, you are not working with the government but a mere job seeker.
CURSED BE ANY MAN OR GENERATION THAT INSULTS ELDERS OF THE LAND IN THE NAME OF FREEDOM OF SPEACH AND EXPRESSION OR SOCIO MEDIU.
We told you…this upnd is a disaster you were busy saying forward….
YES INDEED FORWARD THE GAY MOVEMENT
Ba Mumba, why don’t you address your working partner, ba HH, on the issue, rather than posting a lame duck call on MPs to shoot down the bill?
How has the bill found it’s way to Parliament in the first place?
It’s the govt to blame.
Ladies and gentlemen, let us learn to respect our elders. Dr Nevers Mumba is one of the fathers of this great nation Zambia, lets accord him respect as such. I personerly believe that there is nothing wrong in what the man of God has said but only cautioned the country to trade carefully. For me these are words of wisdom.
Long live Dr Mumba long live Zambia.