A Call for Unity in Mourning: Leadership Beyond Politics
By Emmanuel Mwamba
Even in deep sorrow and hard times like these, the bad times must be put in the past. It is disheartening that not a single statement,however brief, has been issued by the Republican President in his capacity as leader of the nation, beyond any personal considerations.
As Zambia mourns the passing of a former head of state, the silence is palpable. The President could have been among the first to acknowledge this loss, or at the very least, followed protocol with a formal message through state channels—ZNBC, public media, or an official release. Even a single line, devoid of elaborate emotion but grounded in respect, would have upheld the spirit of “One Zambia, One Nation.”
Leadership is measured not only in governance but in moments that demand unity. When the nation grieves, words matter. A gesture of recognition, no matter how small, would have reminded Zambians that our shared identity transcends political divides. Let us hope that in the future, such opportunities to heal and unite are not missed, for the sake of the nation we all cherish.
How does a call to unity come out as an accusation, a call to villify?
Emmanual Mwamba and his colleagues were using an ailing ECL to rescue your political fortunes. The man would have lived longer in retirement. What a shame.
Ba Mwamba, leteni ubongo.
There is a saying that if you have nothing useful to say, then keep quiet. Irrelevant man
And you didn’t keep quiet yourself. The audacity of trying to tell others exactly what you’re supposed to do really makes you look worse than whoever you wanted to intimidate by cyber bullying. You actually are trying to subtly bully Mwamba.
The message coming out of Emmanuel Mwamba mouth is disheartening unacceptable and unbelievable for a person who wants the highest office in Zambia. It is better to close the mouth than ranting. Just because he head the message earlier than some of us who are not members of PF.
The message coming out of Emmanuel Mwamba mouth is disheartening, unacceptable and unbelievable for a person who wants the highest office in Zambia. It is better to close the mouth than ranting. Just because he head the message earlier than some of us who are not members of PF.
A hollow message written in desperate attempt at gaining traction in political relevance.
Bro, you seem to have a lot of issues. Consider taking a step back to reset your perspective. Politics should be a platform for improving people’s lives, not how you perceive it!
Lungu is dead, Zambia will never recover the money he stole with his partners. These people have gotten away Scott free now.
Zambia will suffer for a generation because of corrupt LUNGU
Shut up! You have had four years and you cant convict him. Then he hasnt stolen
It is important in times like this to hold your breath and observe the unfolding of events before opening our mouths wide. The person is a former president; despite his ill-advised position he took after retiring from active politics. So, it is not in your position to start advocating for political mileage and gain publicity on a death of a former head of state (Not a political party recognition, but head of state). You guys have been antagonizing the country for far too long and restraint at this moment of mourning is necessary
Are you talking about HH. Do you know how long he did that? Come on guys, start using your brains. Even if you have headaches when try to think, take Panadol and try to think at least before you post. Mwamba trying to gain publicity? Are you a Zambian? How does someone who is already a public figure try to gain publicity? What publicity could that be?