By Misheck Kakonde
In the hallowed halls of power in Zambia, where promises during the 2021 general elections
echoed dreams of progress resonate, a government once hailed as the herald of change now
stands tarnished, its ideals obscured by a veil of deceit and manipulation. A regime that once
vowed to work on the economy and champion the voices of the people has turned a deaf ear to
dissent, quelling opposition like a vengeful storm silencing the gentle whispers of truth. Those who dare to speak against the narrative are branded as enemies of progress, their voices muffled by the weight of censorship and fear. In the president’s word “those currently involved in corruption,or misusing limited power you have, you are own your own when you no longer have power”.
With a magicians sleight of hand, this government dances the art of deflection, expertly juggling
blame to shield itself from accountability. Every misstep, every stumble on the path to prosperity,is deftly attributed to the sins of the past, a convenient excuse to cloak their own incompetence in the tattered shroud of history. Meanwhile, as the fingers of accusation point downwards, the corrupt elite bask in impunity, shielded by a web of political connections that render justice a mere illusion. While lower-level officers and artists are paraded as sacrificial lambs in the facade of combating corruption, the true beneficiaries of power revel in opulence, their coffers overflowing while the cronies languish in the shadows of poverty.
The stage is set, the actors play their parts with practiced precision. The script of accountability is rewritten daily, a tragicomedy where the true villains remain obscured behind a curtain of political expediency. The citizens, once hopeful and expectant, now watch in dismay as the promises of a better tomorrow crumble like sandcastles against the tide of corruption.
Citizens deserve a government that upholds transparency, accountability, and fairness as its
pillars. A government's duty is not merely to cling to power but to serve the people with integrity,honesty, and a genuine commitment to progress. Any regime that stifles dissent, scapegoats its predecessors, and shields the powerful from justice undermines the very essence of democracy.
True leadership is not found in deflecting blame or silencing opposition; it is found in courageously facing challenges, embracing accountability, and ensuring that the rule of law applies equally to all, regardless of their connections or status. A governments commitment to eradicating corruption cannot be a mere theatrical performance but a genuine, unrelenting pursuit of justice.
Erosion of Democratic Values in Zambian Politics
Many supporters of the current regime in Zambia tend to overlook evident misdeeds, displaying a
lack of critical thinking that fosters complacency, hinders reforms, and encourages deflecting
responsibility due to educational deficiencies and pressing economic concerns, prioritizing survival over informed political decision-making essential for a robust system.
The author Misheck Kakonde is a legal scholar, comparative politics specialist, History and
Cultural Studies, expertise in international relations, negotiation, and protocol (ZIDIS). Author ofthe book “peering into Zambian Cultures, Ceremonies" and contributor in the book “Young
Zambia between poverty and abundant resources”. Email: [email protected]
ARREST BRIAN MUSHIMBA OVER THE FAKE TRAFFIC CAMERAS WITH THE LEBANESE. He’s worth over $1.5 million boasting of buying a $500,000 house in the USA. Extradite him.
Zambians CAN’T have political rallies because this is not campaign time. How? Why?? Which law??? In a democracy????
If Hechi Hechi is not drinking beer, no one should. We should only laugh when he’s laughing. If he has a cattle kraal, we must all be livestock keepers. No wonder stock thefts are non bailable offences in UPND. No one should talk about UPND failures without police visits in return. Their interest is to dismantle the opposition political parties to prolong an imposed stay in power, forgetting that the greatest opposition they face are the people of Zambia whose will power can never be broken. The cloak is ticking like it ticked before and it goes faster when you are busy enjoying yourselves.
If HH keeps ichunsu….. we should all keep ichunsu….
HH nga tukaana we see nothing wrong with it……we also should all start ukukaana……
Even the Seventh day Adventist church membership has grown since HH became president.
Clearly you’re ignorant. The value of livestock is even higher than motor vehicles. So cattle theft should indeed be un bailable
Even when we see wrong we make it look right. Because if we say it’s wrong we will end up losing favours…and government will hound us… investigate our source of livelihood. All this is because there’s just too much power in the hands of one person.
Time to review some of these things….why should a person who was kneeling down for your vote suddenly become like God.
@Deja Vu
Madala!…. What about blogger @ INDEPENDENT OBSERVER?…………
How did he make his money in diaspora? He must be arrested……….
The only problem is that we worship politicians and treat them like demigods. They don’t owe us anything except good governance.They are our servants and not masters. You will see how they will be begging for votes in 2026.When they beg for votes, they even greet our dogs. Immediately, they win, they forget about us.
Chief hh bootylicker= miles sampa. He enjoys licking hh hairy booty
And Bill Kapinga. Has Pilato joined this pop band? The Bootlickers! How they would love to have Sishuwa!!!
Miles Sampa is PF form another party instead of crying all the time
or occupy yourself by getting a job