United Church of Zambia (UCZ)Copperbelt Presbytery Bishop Committee Njase says the divisions being experienced by the ruling Movement for Multi Party Democracy (MMD)over President Levy Mwanawasa’s illness is an embarrassment to the Party and the Country as a whole.
Bishop Njase said there was urgent need for the MMD senior NEC members to stop the succession wrangles and get united in the spirit of love and continue praying for the President’s speedy recovery.
He said it was unfortunate that some NEC members Like Local Government and Housing Deputy Minister Benny Tetamashimba were being judgemental on the illness of the President instead of praying ceaselessly for his quick recovery.
Bishop Njase said this at Kitwe’s Buchi hall today during the MMD Copperbelt Provincial Prayer Meeting held to pray for President Levy Mwanawasa who is currently admitted to Percy Military Hospital in Paris,France.
He said the MMD NEC members must be the first ones to express deep sorrow over the President’s fate and request Zambians to pray ceaselessly for his quick recovery to enable him continue with his programmes of developing the nation instead of fighting over succession.
He noted that the many utterances that were being made over the President’s illness were unfortunate and called on all stakeholders to unite and pray for the President.
Speaking earlier, at the same function Copperbelt Provincial Minister Mwansa Mbulakulima called on party cadres not to be used as tools of political hooliganism at such a critical moment in the nation’s history.
Mr Mbulakulima said this was not time for the MMD to start fighting but time to provide good leadership and not mislead the nation.
He expressed happiness that the Copperbelt had remained united and continued to pray for the President’s quick recovery in Unity Love and peace.
He urged the party to remain focused adding that it would not do them good to start fighting especially that President Mwanawasa had created a legacy of good leadership and enjoying a lot of donor and investor confidence world wide.
The prayer session was attended by several party cadres from the Copperbelt, District Commissioners and Christians from all walks of life.
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Njase is the biggest politician hiding in the clergy. Instead of cheating he should just come out in the open and declare interest. Mr. Clergyman you should know better that such prayers belong to hypocrites. Real prayers are not announced and are made in secrecy where only the prayer warrior battles it out with God. Those broadcast prayers so that you gain mileage are for the pharisees.
Zambia is not owned by Mwanawasa and his family. You can talk about succession in a family set up before a person dies because it is a taboo. You can not say if my uncle dies, I will take over his estates. But when it comes to Presidents, Prime Ministers or what the title is, you can talk about succession because the President does not own a country or Party like MMD. Having said this, Teta is right, the MMD should talk about the succession of Mwanawasa in case he does not recover fully to rule the country. Right now, there’s leadership vacuum in the MMD as well as the country. Rupiah Banda is trying to protect his Veep position because he knows he has no root in the MMD. So, let the people
Cont.. start talking about succession. I do not think Mwanawasa will be the same when he gets back. The position of President demands a lot of hard work. Mwanawasa should opt to retire right now to spare his life. It is only Teta who loves Mwanawasa because he is realistic with him and his family. Katele is just promoting his desire to run for the Presidency. Mabenga is a thief, he can not talk about succession because he fears his misappropriation of contituency funds case might be resurrected. MMDS talk about who your next president shall be.
But ba mudala baNjase ni ba big mouth.
Teta is the only realistic person so far the rest are just keeping and protecting their jobs. Why is Magande, Chituwo quiety? They are the best leaders. They do not talk Party politics but realistics just like what Teta has done. Shaka has folded his tail. Ask these guys
Bishop Njase is a Zambian citizen who has the constitutional right to express himself. Whether viewed as Politician hiding in the clergy or someone who has a big mouthits his constitutional right. The best those opposed to his views can do is to express themselves as well. Zambia is a signatory to the convention on human rights and has it enshrined in the constitution
The next Nevers Mumba and Dany Pule is Njase c. Shame on u.why whever u appear on Tv u always talk about politicts and give fake advise 2the politians? Just come and join. Wd will meet in the field.
Njase is “bishop of the gov’t of the day” and is not a spiritual leader, we all know this don’t we ?
Njase has remained vocal while his friend John Mambo has gone into oblivion. MMD errored by not having the vice president of the party. It had no vision, hence it is likely to perish. The Bible says where there is no vision people perish. This exactly what has happened to MMD=Mwanya Mwamana Dooo. Listen to Teta not to people like Njase.
MMD,the hour has finally come for all of you to go.For years I’ve prayed to God to rid my country Zambia of this Movement of Mad Demons,and surely they are going.Katele is a devil you all know that.Birds of a feather flock together,so are the other leaders of mmd thats why they work together!
Very interesting data. I am watching carefully what is obtaining as if it is movie.
May the good Lord God help Mr President LP Mwanawasa (SC, Hon. Doctor) to recover fully and bless his family too.
Church and state………..thats all it´s about.
His big cheeks remind me of morgan. This chap is a mwanawasa praise singer just like lasam that old ngoni madala who sings praises during the mpezeni ceremony.
Sometime in 2006 the whole Copperbelt presbytery of UCZ met at Mindolo Ecuminical Foundation in Kitwe to admonish Njases political statements,in attendance all Reverends,Synod secretary and Bishop,i attended as well.He apologised publicly like a small child,this was reported in all the Zambian press.UCZ members like Luxon Kazabu came out very strongly against this nonsence,i wonder what they are saying now.Leave Politics to Politicians please,be impartial and do not discuss MMD discuss God and UCZ simple.When Teta hits back he will forget your Collar,what an embarassment to the Church it will be.Bloggers please spare this man,he has been gunning for a political appointment for too long.
UCZ has to come out quickly and diassociate itself from these careless statements.Iam sure like before he represents himself and not the Church and he authorised himself to speak.Nothing wrong to pray for dear Levy we want him very much alive and to live as long.But everything wrong to try and stiffle the constitutional process.Everything wrong for the clergy to be a Partys mouth piece and to get involved in there mudlinging.UCZ is a bigger entity encampassing members of different parties,tribes,race and walks of life and so everything representing the organisation must be combed through and weighed before it is released.Shame again on Njase.Reality will be more shameful ba Bishop.
hey Njase ,tell the chaps to heed to Teta’s call seriously….or else they will be caught napping ….
it’s true Nchelelebula…
Teta is the only non-ostritch in the MMD. He is the only one with a brain and foresight. The rest, mental retards!!
This same religious mascott has odered the arrest of his wayward son. The son is currently rotting in jail all because this chap ordered the magistrate to keep him there.
Here we go again, another futile ‘prayer meeting’! Why not let the French experts precisely tell us Levy’s condition, to help us prepare for the way forward in a sober pragmatic manner. Let’s not let emotions take over common sense. Levy is father of the nation hence his condition should’nt be a secret but should be brought out in the open to quell the ever increasing speculation!
Constitution is very clear but those we’ve entrusted to lead us are hesitant to invoke the constitutional provisions. Reason is simple, their very survival depends on it! Lesson learnt for the NCC, you can’t expect cabinet to be objective and bite the hand that feeds them! This is not about hurting anyones feelings, it’s about the rule of law! Mpombo & RB can only buy so much time, their time is almost up!
A ziphunzisi a chinyengo imwe. Mwajayila ku nyenga banthu left right and dog-style ka?
Christians should not rely solely upon prayer to treat diseases that are reliably treated through modern medicine. This doesn’t mean that we don’t pray for the sick. When Christian parents let a child die from a disorder that is readily treatable by modern medicine, it says to the world that we are stupid and uncaring. However, since God calls certain individuals to serve others through medicine, aren’t those people really an answer to our prayers? So when your child gets sick, use your faith to seek medical professionals whom God has provided for their healing. And, yes, pray for your child and also for the doctors that God would provide them wisdom and discernment in your child’s treatment
For the first time Njase is discussing something sensible.
Imwe stop talking about the Bishop, he will pray to God about you,,,,,,,,,,,, on national TV….. Hehehehehehehehe
Bishop Njase is about to retire from his office at the church, so he is seeking political office from the powers that be. “Forgive them Lord they know not what I am playing at”
Did the Bishop speak on behalf of UCZ or its just because he is a clergy in UCZ that is why the church has been mentioned? I am sure he spoke in his own capacity as an individual with the right to speak in public. As a church, we should ignore the association to the report. Personally, I got attracted to story because of the mention of UCZ only to find that it was this individual who has high ambition for political office. When is he going to be appointed so that the church can be spared of this man? He keeps disappointing the other clergy in the church.
# 1. (Mimi) my dear, you talk a lot of sense. In fact the Bible says do not be like pharisees who like making long prayers. God knows your prayer even before you knee down to pray. So make it short not for show-off!!!
Njase aint political material guys.aint religious also.hides in cloth.teta has balls.all in MMD fear 4 their jobs.likely outcome-some wil join PF soon.like it or not,levy is no more. Sata is nxt to lead&nxt in Percy ICU.mark my words!
Forget Njase.he no factor! He cant control son! Wither MMD.no one 2 lead sinking ship.all gat no balls.frightening scenario-maureen may emerge the savior! Public symphathy may spur her on! Only obstacle-sata& MMD escapees! Am prophesing-so pay attention! Nxt 2 weeks levy wil return in wheel chair with tubes.then govt. Wil try 2 cover up. Some MMD chaps wil see red&join sata.maureen wil emerge compromise candidate. Teta wil join PF.come 1st november,sata or maureen wil rule.mark my words!
Ba Bishop Njase!you proudly say you ordered the arrest of your son to Kamfisa.Now thus discipline for a man of the cloth,do you know what Kamfinsa is?Homosexualism,Tuberculosis,HIV/Aids,Scabies,Malaria etc Abengi tababwela ba Bishop.Did you seek counsel of Elders before sending your son there?you have set a death sentence on your son elyo mukaletushupa ukulosha.Why didnt you call for prayers for your son?Such is the man who has failed to discipline his own household now wants to advise the nation for christsake ba Bishop leave politics to politicians and sort out your own house first.Check your ambitions and stop using the Church as your conveyor belt.
Ba Bishop kwena, Im also disappointed with you, how could you. Where was God when you decided to take you son to prison? Prayer is very important. You should have prayed for him.
Mmmm iliko bad
Bo Njase you have exposed yourself for nothing as a church leader you are a father to people who have different political affiliations, a comment like that one is not nice to come out of your mouth, you almost sounding like a politician im not saying you are, but your statement makes you sound like one. when you speak as a church leader you should make sure you stand on a neutral ground to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings.Why are you pushing yourself into MMD issues.
it is sad that this so called man of GOD njase continues to behave in a such manner,he talks too much, maybe he wants to be MMD spoks person.constrate on the bible ba mudala. viva zedians.
i agree with #34 this man needs some senses pumped into his head.he has a big mouth difficult to control.man of GOD muletekanya ba mudala, if you want to be a politician, come out in the open and say so, they are so many people who are both politicians and serving GOD at the same time, the only thing you have to do is to control your chi big mouth.
Ba Njase, when are you going to come out in the open and show the nation who you really are? Who appointed you Govt spokesman or let alone MMD spokesman? You should confine your self to issues where you are mandated to speak! Have you sold your robe for a bowl of soup?
I conquer with No.15, ba Njase why serving two masters at a go.No u shud stop that politics are for politicians limbi tamwaishiba Nimwe ba Shimapepo.Ukulanda kwati tamuli bashi mapepo bushe ngatwalanda muli ba puba kuti twalufyanya? Nensoni tamwakwata.
MMD stop spining about the President…and tell the nation the whole truth about the health status of the President.
Since Mwanawasa has family, why not hear from one family member about the condition of the president.Illness must be about family members around you not, ba nichekelo around you..
MMD has no future. look at how they are fighting about who takes over state house…the hour has gone with chiluba & Mwanawasa…its time for PF
thus why i always tell you that seventh day is the only true church in the world .stop being mislead by protestants.these are there fruits ,money
Its no fair to side with anyone when you are church leader.
The current affairs in this country are very interesting indeed. No wonder Chiluba one day said, its possible for one to rule Zambia for 50yrs. We are not peactive like in other countries. Its high time we moved the country to another level. Imagine, the moment money is flushed around people stop their revolutionary stance.
Thats why its easy to plunder tax payers money, and go scot free, even dining with thieves in 5 star hotels and busy they are busy laughing on top of the hills.
U GUY TALK CRAP..LEAVE NJASE ALONE
No one individual including Mwanawasa is greater than the country itself.