ALLIANCE for Democracy and Development president Charles Milupi has said Patriotic Front (PF) leader Michael Sata is being fooled about popularity by the crowds of people who want to witness his comic character but should forget about winning this year’s presidential elections.
Mr Milupi said Mr Sata’s campaigns had been narrowed to his demand for change that is devoid of issues and warned that people who want entertainment at Mr Sata’s rallies should not be trusted because they would not vote for him.
In an interview in Lusaka yesterday, Mr Milupi said Mr Sata pulled the biggest crowds in 2006 and 2008 but lost the elections.
He said the people of Zambia attend every rally addressed by politicians but their correct views were only expressed when the time for voting comes.
He was aware that some cadres raise every symbol of political parties depending on who was addressing them.
It was not true that Mr Sata was popular because he would be coming out with the least number of votes in the same areas where he was addressing huge rallies.
“I remember in 2006 and 2008, Mr Sata was addressing what looked like seas of people but he lost. He had huge crowds even in Mongu itself but what happened when the time for voting came? They did not vote for him so people should not panic. Mr Sata is nowhere in Western Province,” Mr Milupi said.
He said if the huge rallies Mr Sata was addressing in Eastern, Western, Southern, Lusaka, Central and other areas were a reflection of his popularity, he (Mr Milupi) would have long withdrawn his candidature to avoid wasting resources.
Mr Milupi said he had just returned from a tour of Mongu, Kalabo, Senanga and others and that there was no sign of Mr Sata’s presence on the ground.
“The fact is that on the ground there is absolutely nothing. People go to attend Mr Sata’s rallies for entertainment because he does not have any programme for this country and people know.
People want issues beyond change but he is campaigning for change and not issues,” Mr Milupi said.
Mr Milupi said advocacy for change without issues would not go anywhere in the country because Zambians were intelligent.
He said ADD had focused its campaigns for change that would result in poverty alleviation and not change that would simply remove the Government from power without an agenda for the people.
“As ADD, we are not created to entertain people. Mr Sata is well covered by some media but these people will not vote for him. The people want improved governance and the addition to the wealth that has been created,” Mr Milupi said.
The ADD president said Mr Sata was failing to deal with issues each time he addresses public rallies but merely called for change without elaborating what programme he has for the people.
Meanwhile, former PF secretary general Edward Mumbi has said Mr Sata’s failure to pay a courtesy call on the Litunga confirmed the opposition leader’s hate for the Lozi King whom he planned to deregister in an event that he became president.
Mr Mumbi said in Lusaka yesterday Mr Sata’s hate for the Litunga was so bad that he vowed that he would have him deregistered if elected president.
Last month, Mr Mumbi told the Times that Mr Sata had confided in him when he was the party’s secretary general that he (Mr Sata) would have the Litunga deregistered if the PF came into power because the Litunga was allegedly boastful and thought he was also Republican president.
Mr Mumbi also disclosed that Mr Sata had plans to ban the Kuomboka traditional ceremony because it widely publicised the Litunga locally and internationally, thereby making the Lozi king look as if he was more popular than the president.
“You see I never knew that I will be vindicated so soon. When I tell the nation that this is what Mr Sata told me when I worked with him, people should not take it lightly.
“Mr Sata’s failure to pay a courtesy call on the Litunga just confirms that the man truly has no regard for the Lozi King. If you remember very well, I even challenged Mr Sata to come out and say I was lying or even to take me to court over this matter,” he said.
At the weekend, Mr Sata who was addressing rallies in Western Province snubbed the Litunga, the move which annoyed the Barotse Royal Establishment (BRE).
Mr Mumbi said Mr Sata had written to second Republican president Frederick Chiluba calling for the need to deregister the Litunga, Paramount Chief Chitimukulu of the Bemba and Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni.
He said Mr Sata had no regard for the Zambian traditional values and that his behaviour had probably confirmed that he was not a Zambian but a Tanzanian as confirmed by his Chimwemwe Member of Paliament Willie Nsanda in November 2001.
[ Times of Zambia ]
But Milupi is popular in Mongu,Kalabo and Senanga…that means him and HH will scoop the Westerna and Southern with MMD second then MMD will win in 5 provinces so add the total plus the second…uhm..MMD Chabe palibe wina
bamilupi nabo echo mwapila imilomo you are very…………………
Its my prayer that Milupi doesn’t stand then a large chunk of Western will go to Sata, moving away from that low rating. I am sure the 35,000 difference will be offset by the King marker Western province. The pendulum has swung. Viva Sata Viva Change. Bo Milupi sha musike mwainela kunyaza ba opposition if you satisfied with the ruling party then join them. What purpose a you serving in the country as a leader with a PHD(Pull Him/Her Down) syndrome. Lumwamukolo silimose shangwe. Donchi Kubeba! That Traditional Lozi party of yours won’t lead us anyway as a province, so you realised better.
seek guidance from your parents you have a sick head
You need to have your head examined yourself. We have to move away from the tribal politics you introduced you old good for nothing people. We need issue based politics not your day dreaming tribal tuntembas. Alulati luna babancha! We are marrying fellow Zambians now and that santulu ideas will die with you, and how I wish it was soon.
The reason why i have said what i have said is because I know you. I don’t think a person of your calibre, SATA can be your role model You have climbed the radar so well and you still want to be inspired by a grade seven chap. anyway exercise your rights at the expanse of your personal achievement
what issues can you tell me about sata? can you tell me why he earned the name king cobra? tell me only one good thing about sata if at all there is any
My friend and brother we need change. Someone who kills you no matter how much he puts butter on your given silver plate will still remain a murderer. Death is the worst of all injustices. Sata is pragmatic period. Another benefit why we want Sata is developing a sense of responsility and accountability to the employers who happen to be the voters, the public. If MMD/banda or may I say you continue you will take us for granted, like the way you have turned ZNBC, Times and Daily into your party rehearsal parks- aish in this 21st century taking us back to Unip days..No No No! luhanile shaa! Batili kimwamukolo feela!
Forgot one thing, leadership comes from God. Wisdow is a blessing from God not school. There are so many educated unwise people, I guess you can think of one. tell me which schools the following went to for their unforgotten governance history Mandela, Mbeki, Nyirere and then justify the qualifications by the following Mugabe, Banda, Dr Chiluba the list is endless. Lets all wait upon the lord almighty for his mighty hand to be upon us and remember to give credit to him once he has elevated us to a position of authority. It’s nothing of our own making. Thus, its Sata’s time shangwe.
correct observation
These free comedy series will soon come to an end after Sept 2011 so people should turn up in numbers before one thinks of charging for the shows
Sata is crowd puller but the challenge is on conventing them on eligible votes, We could also be careful and abit mindful that each media is angling its articles positively towards their preferred candidates so the media could also deceive. Who hnows maybe the 50%attending these rallies are below 18 or unregistered. Keeping my fingers crossed as i watch the political drama unfold. wapya munzi
Ba Milupi, you are spot on bigman. Sata is another sauzande in the making. We will surely laugh at his jokes but he will lose our votes!
The UPND is not covered by any media but watch its pace and appreciate the direction its going. Next government led by HH. We Zambians to have this government in place.
Milupi,organise a rally in Lusaka,Kitwe, Mansa and Chipata so that we see how many people will waste their time to attend your rally including children. Kima rubbish
It is very simple for the opposition to attract big crowds at their lallies because of UNEMPLOYMENT in this country. Unemployment is a cancer in every country in the world including egypt, usa, spain, zambia, everywhere
MMD sympathisers like Edward mumbi are delusional who find it so easy to fabricate lies to satisfy the whims of their sponsors. They derive greater elation in instant gratification
this old man will have his heart vulves burst this time around..you will not make it cycle mata..hahahaha..wapya munzi..they were fooling you..
Sometimez you wonder the objectivez of some oppozition leaderz who have the time to wish ill of their fellow oppozition when they haven’t got the faintest chance of ever forming government themselvez. Would be wize to keep quiet if you can’t join them, or better still just sing praizez for RB.
Brief case politician.
MR MILUPI, WESTERN PROVINCE BELONGS TO THE MIGHTY PF AND NO OTHER PARTY WILL EVER PENETRATE IN WESTERN PROVINCE.THIS PLACE IS NO GO AREA FOR ANY OTHER PARTIES THAN PF SO PLEASE GET THE FACTS RIGHT BA MILUPI. ASANTESANA
I never imagined Milupi would one day sink so low and become jealous of PF. Milupi you are not a factor in your home province, you have failed to stand with the January 14 victims. No wonder you were stoned by your tribesmen. Your jealous statements are disgusting.
am from western,Sata is not a factor that side,the problem is when he was in GRZ he messed up this country and insulted more to any one who did not believe in their idiology,worse he didnt visit litunga repeating and showing that he has not changed the wings he grow when he was in GRZ we are now removing them each election year 2011 inclusive,we will teach him a lesson so that other who are in power will learn that humanbeings should be respected at all cost when you are on top,Sata has fallen unfortunetly their is no one to catch him,never insult people who are down the moment you fall no one will lift you
@Kuya.
Correction.It is not 35000 but 33000 deficit.Sata need not even need to gain too much on what he got in 2008.in fact the pf is hoping for 10% of the vote in western province.An increment of 0.7 % on wat they got in 2008.The MMD is the one losing ground.If not to Sata in western province then to Milupi or HH or whoever.net effect will be the same.sata will have over hauled the 33000 votes deficit!
Thanks, even better!
And you Sir, are clearly fooling yourself because you have ZERO chance of winning the elections. You are just wasting your money.
Ali mwana wa Afrika and Kuya,
We also need to consider that there are new entrants on the voter register, so our analysis should go beyond the 2008 voters, if am not mistaken 2006 had more people who voted then 2008.
Yes actually many, the youth, lovers of sata.
Milupi’s comments are on the spot line ,,for sure we support a real that will give us jobs,especially the youths,we need food on our tables,good roads,schools and health centre close to the people,,,All are well covered in UPND manifestol,,well elaborated how to achieve such..viva HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 2011 state house.
we want change ,,,we want change change vote UPND,,,vote HAKAINDE HICHILEMA ,,H.H,,2011
2011 VOTE HHHHHHHHHH
WE HAVE A DUTY TO ELECT LEADERS WHO CARING HEART,,,VOTE FOR H.H 2011
we want change ,,,vote HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
FOR SURE,,,WE DON’T HAVE TO GIVE MUCHEMBELE OLD SATA VOTES IN THE WESTERN POWER,,PLS PLS DON’T MESS UP YOUR VOTES,,,GIVE LEADERS WHO HAVE LOVE FOR YOU PEOPLE IN WESTER
BO MILUPI MASIPA A hao
Ni wena uyo tolela mwasimbuzi. Sileza mwa meto.
thats the biggest dieases mr. Milupi, he wants to alone on every stance the country is making. Please sir, u will 4ever remain like that if don’t join PF. Your tribes men have graduated judging by the matitudes of people who attendated the rally. Your statement only demonstrate how envious you are about your friend. In your entire political life you will never attract such clouds even in Luena where yo umbirical cord is Burried. Watch the speed as we sa DONCHI KUBEBA, join Pabwato
#20 Typical PF kaponya language. What a deem of way of expressing one’self.
PF Will Never Ever Forms Next GRZ,,,,us the people of Western province can’t allow Sata the Snake to rule us in Western,,,far away from voting for Snake Sata…We will try our mbuyaa H.H into state house
Atleast milupi is comforting me but i am not sure whether he is telling the truth because i was badly advised to mistreat lozis. Lozis forget easily and i’m sure they have forgotten about my shootings,arrests and amputations. I will just jail afew of those in mumbwa. lungwangwa,liato,mwapelwa and mulyata have assured me of victory in barotse land.
lozis forget easily.
Ink khuluding you. Vote HH
The whole Milupi EXECUTIVE has joined UPND and not PF…this statement is loaded…
Is this not the man people stoned in Barotseland? Bloggers help me please. If he has never been a crowd puller, then he will not win any election. Sata has won the western people. Where is HH in the political arena??? This boy is an under 5 indeed. Milupi can become a second HH very soon. Please do not want to hear GDP but bread, butter and more money in their pockets. Mututwa said yesterday that Sata tell people want they want to hear. Mark that statement very well.
Mr Milupi you such a good administrator but you have come too late for the campaign. I wonder why people with big brains cannot come together and improve our country. You did so well in PAC you shock the ministers, PS, etc. Think twice and no need to waste your resources support MMD or HH.
As for Sata, you see even on such genuine column his supporters are full of insults, i am sure this is due to low level of education.
During the last election Sata was an experienced loser first in 2006, RB was coming in the ring for the first time. He is used to punches and is responding favourably. I am able to see what he has done in less than 3yrs. RB you have made miracles. The mines had closed when you took office, Zambia survived global crises which shook world
Milupi is a class above the rest. The problem is Zambians will always vote for comical characters like Sata. They want entertainers and not intelligent people who have a greater chance of developing the nation.
Mr.Hamiyazee,,real change 2011
And the westerners will stop Sata how?By giving 80% of their votes to party that butchered the sons without so much as a an apology?That has not had developing their area as a priority.An area that he disrespected
If thats what Zambians want so be it
SOURCE OF NEWS…TIMES OF I.D.I.O.T.S
The truth pains but Sata should never deceive himself on western province. They will come and listen to his comedy but will never vote for Sata…not being tribal but think of it, why are bemba songs not allowed on local radio stations in western province?? This has a lot of intonation requiring serious thoughts and understanding….and knowing that sata is perceived bemba in Western province. Do not underestimate Milupi’s statement. he means just that and no doubt about it.
# 15 & 16 keep on halucinating. Milupi is doing fairing pretty well in Western province as such can not be jealous of sata amongst the Lozi. Why do you think sata avoided the Litunga? They best you guys is to tell your president to apologize to the tribes he has been insulting again and again. that will be a good starting point not resorting to insults like brainless # 27.
#27 PF forms next GRZ.
Malete a maho kakuli haana malebe.
Please a wrong for a wrong does not make a right. Now we don’t know among you two who a fool is.
Milupi, try to hold a rally and find out how many people will attend. A party with no members to speak of and people don’t know you.
HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH 2011,,,VOTE HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH INTO STATE HOUSE