Dr. Nevers Mumba: A Political Opportunist Who Betrays Principle for Power
By Thandiwe Ketis Ngoma
Dr. Nevers Mumba has consistently failed to live up to his role as both a man of God and an opposition leader. He has abandoned principle for convenience, patriotism for self-preservation, and leadership for opportunism. Rather than standing firm on values that benefit the Zambian people, he has mastered the art of political survival by shamelessly aligning himself with every government of the day. His political journey is not one of conviction but of calculated moves designed to keep him relevant, regardless of the cost to the nation.
A Predictable Pattern of Political Survival
Truth be told, Dr. Nevers Mumba is not a man to be figured out or debated he is a man to be understood for what he is. He has shown time and time again that he will never stand on his own. Expecting him to one day take a bold, independent stance against the ruling party is an exercise in futility. The truth is clear: only God can change him, and until that happens, what you see is what you get.
Ba Nevers does not simply support the government of the day he bends entirely in its favor. It doesn’t matter if it’s MMD, PF, or UPND; the moment they ascend to power, he is the first to pledge unwavering loyalty. This is not speculation it is a consistent, predictable pattern. Whether the policies are right or wrong, whether they serve the people or not, Dr. Mumba will always be among the first to endorse them without scrutiny, challenge, or hesitation.
A Betrayal of His Calling
Even more disappointing is the fact that Dr. Mumba was once a respected preacher of the gospel. As a man of God, he had a moral duty to speak truth to power, to stand up for justice, fairness, and the national interest regardless of which party is in charge. Instead, he has chosen to compromise, to play politics instead of standing on principle, and to serve leaders instead of serving the people. His loyalty is not to Zambia or to God it is to political survival.
If UPND were to wake up tomorrow and declare that they are changing the lyrics of our national anthem or even redesigning the national flag, Ba Nevers would be the first in line to praise the move. No scrutiny. No analysis. No challenge. Just blind, unshakable support. That is who he is.
A Leader in Name Only
Zambians must stop wasting time questioning his political flip-flopping. Dr. Nevers Mumba will always be Dr. Nevers Mumba an opportunist, a political chameleon who moves with the shifting winds of power. There is no need to debate, argue, or even be surprised anymore. His opposition leadership is nothing more than a title, a disguise he wears when convenient, only to discard it when power shifts. He has turned what should be a noble responsibility into a personal survival game, leaving the people without true representation.
The Verdict: Stop Expecting Change
His nature is clear. His strategy is obvious. His survival tactics are well-documented. Whether we like it or not, history has confirmed what he truly is. It is time to stop expecting change where it will never come. Instead, let us shift our attention to real leaders those with the courage to stand firm, to challenge wrongs, and to fight for the Zambian people, even when it is not convenient for them.
Dr. Nevers Mumba has chosen his path. Now, Zambians must choose theirs.
I feel shamed I attended his church services at Nkana West. Criminal and he is worse than that guy who betrayed his friend Jesus Christ. CFAN and Zambia Shall Be Saved were criminal enterprises.
Nikandile. Epela.
Sounds more like sour grapes!
Lets face facts Which politician is NOT a political opportunist
They all in it for what they can gain and that is ENRICHMENT
and not to better ZAMBIA
Useless man who ruined Zambian politics by destroying MMD single handedly.
Ba mumba balipwa, lishinafye ishele.
He has betrayed trust the Zambians had on him all because of ulutoshi
In case you missed it… Nevas Mumba was about to lose his property to the bank that he owed money….. when boom Levy Mwanawasa appointed him vice president. The government actually settled his debt against protests from certain quarters. In addition although not very important, had Sata not died Nevas could have gone jail so you wonder why he is trying hard to destroy Edgar Lungu the man who ignored those cases (including RB)… okay Lungu is not an angel but if a snake saves you from being eaten by a lion you have to thank that snake.
Finished politician so to say
Please, may someone here write the credentials of the author of this article? I really would appreciate. Dr Mumba has also achieved so much most of us can’t come even close. He may have his flows but that doesn’t mean he can’t comment on national discourse. Give him a break. When you are sued then you will start hiding in the name of free speech. Do you have evidence that the govt paid for woes, if not he would have gone in?
Show us what he’s achieved
And stop threatening people. Just defend him if you think it’s worth it.
Is 60 years not enough to show most of the elected are incapable of taking Zambia to the next level
from preacher to politician is enough for me Plus wantnt there some sort of financial scandal in Canada Was It ????
With or without credentials, what the author has written is true
The writer is still in the early stages of her development (DIAPERS). While we appreciate her efforts to establish relevance, she will inevitably encounter challenges soon. She needs alangizi
Attack the writer in the most predictable and existence way
Simple-mindedness, the whole time and effort analysing and exposing fellow human being. Why don’t we debate how we can improve agriculture output, and fight the enemy in the room, poverty.
Kusiyana kwama office. She has written about Nevers, you write about how to improve agriculture. Is she stopping you from writing about improving agriculture output??
We can do both
I detest ad hominem write ups.
I do not even read them.
A waste of time and energy Thandiwe. Write about how you can develop your country and stop attacking innocent people who have not attacked you personally. This is witchcraft.
Please also give the same advice to some kind of Prince who’s also fond character assassinations.
Ati stop attacking innocent people, how can Nevers be innocent surely?
He is a Balaam!!
There is nothing wrong with joining the winning team…….
Infact Dr mumba should be applauded for disassociating him self from crooked gangs masquerading as politicians
FWD2031
The (W)Litter is a kid. We forgive it.
Nevers Mumba as a citizen of the Republic of Zambia has the Constitutional right of freedom of association. That is his innocence. You cannot attack him because he has not chosen you as his friend.
I don’t support what Nevers is doing, but I also can’t take this writer seriously because of so much ignorance in the article. I stopped reading when the writer claimed Nevers has always supported every party immediately they took power. Are you a child who knows nothing about Zambian history? Nevers Mumba was one of the first people in Zambia to officially oppose the MMD in power when he formed one of the first opposition parties in that era.
Yes, I think it’s a mistake for him to align himself so closely with the current administration because he is not free to properly criticise them when they go wrong. But when you lie about the man’s history, you are showing that you are even worse than the person you are criticising because it shows your morals are even lower.