The ruling Movement for Multi-Party Democracy says it is studying the injunction granted to Katuba and Mpulungu members of parliament Jonas Shakafuswa and Lameck Chibombamilimo respectively by the Lusaka high court restraining the MMD from expelling them from the party.
MMD National Secretary Katele Kalumba said the ruling party has engaged its lawyers to study options on the matter before charting the way forward.
Dr. Kalumba told ZANIS in Lusaka today that the party will issue an official comment upon receiving advice from the lawyers.
“We have heard and we are aware of the injunction by the court. We are asking the lawyers to study the matter; we will issue an official comment after receiving advice from our lawyers.” said Dr. Kalumba.
The High court yesterday granted two former deputy ministers an injunction restraining the MMD from expelling them from the party.[quote]
In his ruling Justice Nigel Mutuna said the expulsion of the two Mps would lead to the loss of the parliamentary seats which would mean the duo would be able to exercise their duty and functions that come with being an MP.
And Dr. Kalumba has reiterated that the ruling party is currently not preoccupied with the convention contrary to some party member’s calls to cancel the party convention.
The ruling party National Secretary said the MMD is currently focused on strengthening the party and help government on policy issues on matters affecting the country such as the negative effects of the global economic recession.
He has since urged party members across the country to support and help President Rupiah Banda govern the country effectively.
“Let us help President Banda in governing the nation. It is important that we strengthen the party and help drive government policies according to the party manifesto.” Dr Kalumba said.
Dr. Kalumba said it is important for the MMD to also listen and focus on people’s aspirations across the country in order to continue serving them effectively.
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Who will study the report coz you are all empty tins
It’s now Sherlock Holmes in Zambian politics! The guys are already fired, period! It was ingeniously instigated by MMD/RB, so why even bother to study the case?
these pple are owayz studying reports but neva deliver
It seems these guys have alot of things to study e.g ZNBC audit report, Dennis Chirwa tribunal,Shakas injuction etc.
VIVA magande …ayiyanga iyanga lelo yeee!!RB wawa …yeyeyeyeyey!!
What are they studying in MMD once they chase you then thatsthe end form your own party or Joing the pact fulustop kwasila
Take it to Judge Musonda to overturn the verdict. You pay him enough to hand down verdicts in your favour.
what is there to study? let those chaps stay untill elections then dont adopt them. I dont know why Zambians want to waste time on unimportant issues. I would nt be surpprised if a commission of enquiry is made, just a way of eating money. they will be alot of talking and resource wasting when all they can do is to wait for a couple of months and this whole episode will be over. Pa zed zooona
Great stuff on “And Dr. Kalumba has reiterated that the ruling party is currently not preoccupied with the convention contrary to some party member’s calls to cancel the party convention”. My proposal to the MMD is that please copy the Russian Federation model where the former President Vladimir Putin settled for a lower position in government of Prime Minister and supported a youngman aged about 48 to be President.
MMD can do a similar thing by letting President RB Banda go unchallenged as MMD vice president and later Country Vice President while he supports a youngman like Magande to be MMD and country President. My proposal is simply because President RB Banda is very old and needs less stress, while an energetic persons leads.
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9 continued. On ““We have heard and we are aware of the injunction by the court. We are asking the lawyers to study the matter; we will issue an official comment after receiving advice from our lawyers.” said Dr. Kalumba”, I will wait for your response. Meanwhile, Please MPs Shakafuswa and Chibombamilimo condier joing the UPND and then stand for MP positions under the UPND-PF PACT in your current constituencies when your mandate shall come to an end under MMD.
All the very best in your future endeavours.
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RB knows it all. He needs no help to govern the country. The Dora case is very fresh. She is the best according to RB. Where do we go from there Dr Kalumba? Even a monkey knows the truth about RB, and that is why it can even urinate on him to show frustration.
11 Mbo Sam greeting. On your “The Dora case is very fresh. She is the best according to RB. “ May be President RB Banda should support Ms MP Dora Siliya for MMD president and presidential candidate for 2011 tripartite election as he should settle for the Vice Presidency of the Country and veep of MMD instead of supporting Magande as I mentioned above in posting #9. Ms MP Dora Siliya is very well educated and has good experience from her recent past court troubles to allow her govern Zambia well in future.
Zambia is supposed to show leadership in Southern Africa by having a female President maybe in 2011 and this is very good opportunity for an RB legacy and Ms MP Dora hitting hard on her haters.
Anyhow, all the best in your activities.
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