Government is concerned that UPND president Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, as reported in media has given his Members of Parliament express instructions to continue disrupting the Speaker and proceedings in Parliament.
Mr. Hichilema has never been a Member of Parliament in his life and should, therefore, desist from meddling and misleading his Members of Parliament on issues he least understands.
Parliament has its inbuilt systems and procedures to unlock and resolve any impasse between or among opposing parties in the House.
It is, therefore, worrying that Mr. Hichilema is disregarding parliamentary etiquette and ordering UPND MPs to continue with their protests on the constitution making process.
Mr. Hichilema should, therefore, not escalate the MPs’ protest beyond the confines of Parliament.
The position of Government as stated by the Hon. Minister of Justice Mr. Wynter Kabimba is that the document is yet to be handed-over to His Excellency the President, Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata who is the appointing authority of the Technical Committee on the Constitution.
It is a well known fact that under the MMD, there were attempts to come up with a constitution but this could not materialize.
This Government is determined to give the people of Zambia a constitution that will stand the test of time. This can not be achieved by rushing the process. The constitution is a very important document that requires all Zambians to examine with rational minds.
It is strange that parties like the MMD who understand the process very well and spent colossal sums of money on the National Constitution Conference (NCC) can now want to rush this Government to quickly enact the new Constitution.
We are also aware that a good number of UPND Members of Parliament were also part of these failed attempts.
The Patriotic Front Government is mindful of the need for a good Constitution hence the reason it revived the process immediately it came to power in 2011.
It is not the desire of this Government to embark on a process where huge sums of money will be spent but fail to yield any tangible results.
It is, therefore, in this spirit that we urge all Zambians, political parties, the Civil Society and all stakeholders to give Government time to do a good job in coming up with a roadmap towards enacting the new Constitution.
Political expedience on this crucial matter will not help the country in any way. It is important that as politicians we rise above board and objectively help the process as opposed to a partisan stance witnessed in the past few days.
Political party leaders have a duty to restrain their members from doing anything that will jeopardize the Constitution making process as opposed to leading the way in fomenting anarchy and disunity.
It is important that at times such as now, all political players genuinely support a process to which not only are they beneficiaries but that which will benefit many generations to come.
It is not time for selfish political maneuvers but for the great good of the nation.
By Hon. Mwansa Kapeya, MP
Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services and Chief Government Spokesperson
4th March, 2014
More tactics. What are they hiding from us.
“The constitution is a very important document that requires all Zambians to examine with rational minds” said Kapeya the minister of misinformation and lies. As usual in a fo.o.lish effort to lie, he issues a statement which contradicts what is actually happening on the ground. Since when did Sata alone become “Zambians with rational minds”
UPND and HH, MMD and Dr MUMBA faka pressure until Sata and is stooges begin to act according to their promise.
WE WANT THE CONSTITUTION NOW OR ELSE????????
Viva opposition parliamentarian! Please do not relent to demand for a clear road map to enact the constitution. So far so good I am pleased with your SILENT PROTEST in parly , please keep it up.
Most of us in the diaspora and at home are behind you all the way.
SATA and PF KUYA…
Yes, we need the constitution, but let us be civilised in the manner we do it. Can UPND show us that they are old and wise enough?
Otherwise we shall say they are as under five as some UNZA students!
This coming from the man who in January had said the draft constitution was being studied and now tells us that the Constitution is yet to be handed to the appointing authority. My foot! Why do you always lie and now the web of lies you have woven keeps entangling you. Spare your bad breadth fo your fellow bird brains.
KK AND CHILUBA WERE NEVER MPs AND WERE MUCH BETTER THAN SATA WHO WAS AN MP.
Why are they so obsessed with HH, and their statements?
Thanks
Look Mushota HH ,makes these baggers spend sleepless nights,especially that boy along Bwinjimfwumu
Mr. Hichilema has never been a Member of Parliament in his life and should, therefore, desist from meddling and misleading his Members of Parliament on issues he least understands.
Parliament has its inbuilt systems and procedures to unlock and resolve any impasse between or among opposing parties in the House.
HH continue to faka pressure … so that the monkeys can fall off the tree
I thought people had the constitution at their disposal already, what about the leaked copy? Oh wait….. I forgot, you want it to be officially stated by the head of state, ” I Micheal Chilufya Sata officially hand over the original copy of the Governing statutory Laws of Zambia commonly known as a Constitution to you the people of Zambia”! I think this Government is breaking away from tradition in so many ways and by now you should all know better! Just assume the leaked copy was given to you the traditional way.
“Political expedience on this crucial matter will not help the country in any way.” The NGOs and ZEC actually started mounting pressure before HH but why has HH been an easy target? May be its true you are obsessed with him. Stop mentioning MMD in this process because that is immaterial, this process is now in your incapable hands. You promised to deliver the Constitution within 90days, MMD did not force you to pick the process. No one is rushing the process but you have stalled it on your own…you have issued contradictory statements on your own like animal constitution! People want development not Constitution! Zambia doesn’t need a new constitution we have one already!
What we want is the constitution and not intimidation. It is clear that under given circumstances, were citizens cannot hold peaceful demonstrations, the only extraordinary measure to take is to use our MPs to demonstrate in parliament. If disrupting parliamentary business is what will move your Sata let it be so.
Let the process take it’s course, we have been demanding for the constitution for along, even PF came into power, and it’s only proper we came up with one that will stand for as long as possible. HH is an opportunist who has not brought anything on the table except lame criticisms, why does he not tell what he has to offer the Zambian masses, he is busy looking for mistakes without offering any solutions, if not he busy at war with Fred or chasing Sata, if HH wants my vote, then table your manifesto, we don’t eat Fred or Sata, what we want is more food, more work and a better life for our masses, i understand that silence is golden but sometimes it’s betrayal.
You need the word of God and not made made law period.You have failed to convince Zambians at large then use the constitution as as an excuse.UK has no written constitution. Tell us what you can do for Zambia.PF so far has shown and made good progress no wonder the opposition is panicking.Last year there were saying PF has failed but every one is there to see progress including the international
Community.please do not cause confusion give PF chance
@ Amasido
If HH ” has not brought anything on the table except lame criticisms” (your words) then why in last three days eight PF Ministers and one Turn-Coat are panicking?
@AMASIDO you are showing yo foolishness here ,why can’t u visit upnd and see the constition. the way u talk is like a dead body is better than yo heard which is not thing.
The Patriotic Front Government is mindful of the need for a good Constitution hence the reason it revived the process immediately it came to power in 2011.
What rubbish is this? Your president is on record saying he does not want anyone to talk about this constitution issue especially his MPs, no wander he calls you useless MPs. Stop patronizing us, your govt is not serious on this matter, just table the constitution to us and we proceed with or without you. Stop thinking this is HH’s fight, only HH is championing this cause on our behalf which makes him a better representative of us the people. Otherwise opposition MPs faka pressure please
Hikainde is just an opportunist and likes playing to the gallery.There is no need to rush as long we will have this document ready before 2016.Why this has failed to sink into him is beyond me.
We want it this year. There are all the reasons to rush. Who is not in a rush? Only those few eating from RDA and the like. The masses are in a hurry.
@Saulosi it’s not about HH, it is people of Zambian demanding for the delivery of a document whose process has gobble huge amounts of resources, financial, human material, time, etc. What people need is a clear road map supported by a requisite legal architecture, full stop. We cannot continually be yielding to the whims of politicians; governance is beyond individuals and parties. We are asking for a constitution.
HH is just an alarmist imbecile.
Come on,this is not about the people as such.It is just the opposition trying to create a mountain out of the mole hill.This document will be released ,but it will only be done,once the proper channels have been followed.Why rushing to release it and have a half baked document when they have all the time in the world to make all the necessary corrections ? HH and his cronies are just blowing this out of proportion.
@Saulosi
There is no one on the Zambian political scene who goes by the name “Hikainde”. However, it’s important to examine these issues with level headedness. This is not about Hakainde, but what the country needs. Be serious.
@Saulosi
I wonder what proper channels you are talking about. When the committee was appointed they were given a time frame. When they asked for an extension there was noise from government and they ordered to conclude their work immediately. Upon concluding their work as ordered they tried to hand over the doc but govt (the President) has been dodging. Mind you, the hand over of the doc kicks off the process only, and does not mean the doc is a constitution!
Ba saulosi, escalating beyond escalation redemption point (E.R.P). This is about me, garry nkombo, nevers mumba, mumba yachi, abel musuka chungu, mutinta mwale, hakainde hichilema, kanyanta sosala etc, commonly referred to as zambians. so if we want it rushed, it will be rushed, because that is what we want, we the zambians. this is what is meant by being a self determining people (kujichaguliya), the values of freedom and liberty. So letting us read a concluded document can be a detriment to the nation? how? if you dont mind, could you explain it to us sir? But if ba Chilufya Sata beka babelenga ninshi elyo fyalalondoloka? The whole nation, just waiting for one man to have the time to be given a document, then later wait again for him,alone, to read it? This is unfathomable,its insane!!
@St Jude yes i agree that it is what the country needs but it doesn`t mean that it must be rushed.Zambians need a document that that will be error free and not an error prone one.We still have about 2 years to go before the next elections.This whole thing has come about because the opposition is trying to create a storm in a tea cup.Trust me if PF doesn`t release this document by 2016 there will be chaos, but it doesn`t make sense for the opposition to start making the situation chaotic this early.Give the government time@Jude there are always channels whenever such a document is being prepared.You have to take a look at your old junior high school civics book and understand how the government executive is structured and works
@soulosi
awe soulosi naiwe…. dont make Mushota appear as angel for putting you in `your place`,
This is NOT about HH, this is about Zambians and the constitution,,,, the same constitution Sata was vocal about during Levy mwanawasa and during RB.And this not about Sata either. Thats why was africa does not develop,,, africans hate progressive ideas and progressive laws,,, africans like you soulosi i think enjoy the sight povety.
I starting to believe some things Mushota said
Not so long ago wasn’t it one Michael Chilufya Sata who was doing exactly the same thing and had the same position of “Constitution now” and harassing Levy Mwanawasa at every opportunity. Fast forward 2014, anyone calling for enactment of the draft constitution is an opportunist. What has changed? We have become more tolerant and I guess the speed of time has slowed down hence the request for the Zambian people to be patient. It very few politicians who practice mature none confrontational politics. Mr Sata should just accept that that office requires a woman/man with broad shoulders
The thing you have to understand is that this Constitution will come no matter what.What i`m not agreeing with is this issue is starting to politicize the whole thing.This thing has now turned into political capital for the opposition more than anything.Lets have patience ,no need to be whiny babies.
+1
How come you speaking sense today Saulosi?
Again this constitution is not a priority
Thanks
@Mushota i always speak sense.Maybe you don`t just take time to internalize my posts.
@soulosi
you dont seem to understand whats causing all this noise…. this draft constitution was supposed to be handed over to president Sata and released to the public at the same time,,, so that a public debate can go on what should go into the final draft before the referendum, debate please! let the people debate
@ndobo you can`t simultaneously release such an incomplete document to the president and the public.I`m sure you read that leaked document,it was full of typos and grammatical errors.You are the same people if such a document was officially released that could be saying that both the government and the technical committee are incompetent.There is time for everything.
@ Saulosi
It is normal that understanding why and how of Constitution its beyond your capability.
You see, you need to have positive IQ and negative approach to back side licking.
@142…oh please just debate wisely minus talking about my IQ.I have a very high IQ for your own information and it is the reason why i was offered a scholarship to study abroad right after i got my grade 12 results.
SATA AND HIS PF STOOGES FEELING THE HEAT INDEED!
People want cheap ubunga, fuel , well paying jobs stable currency and above all the constitution which will check Sata’s recklessness and stealing in the name of projects.
Michila za ba PF zili pa moto!
SATA AND HIS PF STOOGES FEELING THE HEAT INDEED!
People want cheap ubunga, fuel , well paying jobs stable currency and above all the constitution which will check Sata’s recklessness and stealing in the name of projects.
@Soulosi
soulosi naiwe…. all that amount was paid for a incomplete document with typos??
Then PF must be sick to the core
Banama! The revolution is on. No spin doctoring will work until we have our people driven constitution. we already saw it and all that remains is referendum and then we have it. Soon the masses will join in the boycott in all sectors. Sata will have no choice but dissolve parliament and himself and then we will have a new election.
@Saulosi, Sir, the urgency and the pressure has come about because of the statements your President has been making. He said in Mansa that the country does not need a new constitution because the the current one was adequate and needed only minor changes. Secondly he said during one swearing in ceremony that Zambia does not need a people driven constitution, since there was no animal driven constitution. Thirdly your President said those who are talking about a new constitution should from now be ignored.
Mr Saulosi and your dyed in the wool PF why are you all failing to restrain your automatic mouth president from making wild statements if what he is saying is not your party policy. Control your President. Don’t think Zambians do not understand what he is saying. The pressure…
Government of smokers needing to be smoked out.
ka (HH) give the president some time. At no point has the leadership said the constitution will not be given out. It’s just a matter of time, this document will be given. You’re becoming irrelevant ka (HH). stop inciting your MPs to cause anarchy in the house. you’re so full of southern smoke it’s leaking from your bottom
Looks like you just woke up from your long sleep Mr. Rip van Winkle so you have missed the news of late. Michael Sata is on record saying Zambia does not need a new constitution as it already has a valid one. Would be best if you went back under that little stone you’ve been sleeping cause we want the new constitution now – HH or no HH.
i’m sure his excellency MCS wants to release this document at the moment when all of you least expect it. this opportunistic tick konto ka (HH) wants to gain undue praise to say “i made the president release the document”, in the same way he claimed to be the first opposition party to “bring back the president from a trip”.
He’s so childish this bankum cattle herder no wonder he was named Hasunda Hainyelawila (HH)
President may be on record as having said a lot of things. He jokes around a lot but do you think the road map to the constitution can be swayed by a joking president? Ease up all of you anti-pf bugs. just concentrate on other debates for development to the masses.
ka (HH) zwaaaa awa! shoo! smelly fly
SATA AND HIS PF STOOGES FEELING THE HEAT INDEED!
People want cheap ubunga, fuel , well paying jobs stable currency and above all the constitution which will check Sata’s recklessness and stealing in the name of projects.
HE HAS HAD HIS 90 DAYS!
The old incontinent incompetent is running 2 and1/2 yeras OVERDUE!
Give him time! What a joke!
Kudos its true the President was called back by HH and he complied. Its on record. That aside, ZEC through its pastoral letter demanded for the release of the draft before HH. Again this is not about HH but about Zambians including you and Sata. It is for that reason and urgency that Sata promised us a constitution within 90 DAYS!
What the MPs are doing is part of there work in case you didn’t know. That house is not only for itting and hiya hiya!
I HEAR THERE IS A CLAUSE & QUOTE:ANY PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE SHOULD BE BELOW 70 YRS.HOW OLD IS SATA SO THAT WE SEE IF HE WILL RELEASE THE DOCUMENT
You are very dull Sir
@Kudos, if you like, give him your entire life time to put money in your pockets. As for the rest of us we want the constitution NOW , just like SATA promised. 90 DAYS ARE LONG OVER!
Its not HH who wants the constitution … nifwebo!! Ati HH was never an MP … so what???? Was KK, Chiluba or RB, MPs before they ruled this country???
Iwe charlie cool which Zambian people
Those dogs condeming HH are sent by Chumbu himself. Ifyabukaya mad man said the executive has already received the document and is studying it. Today he says Ichumbu is yet to receive it from the T.C. What garbage is this you *****s from the PF. Viva opposition Mps. Chumbu,Red lips,Homo Fred and Chimuzungu Chopusa are all feeling the heat and having diarrhoea.
There is no pressure being felt. PF is gaining ground and come 2016 believe me you it will be pa Bwato again and again.
HH and facts
By Editor
Tue 04 Mar. 2014, 14:00 CAT [274 Reads, 0 Comment(s)] Text size Print
In the war between falsehood and truth, falsehood may win the first battle, but truth wins the war.
If we live truly, we shall truly live. Liars are never free. Honesty always lasts longest. A lie never lives to be old. It makes all the difference in the world whether we put truth in the first place or in the second place. As scarce as the truth is, the supply has always been in excess of demand. The truth is always the strongest argument. Truth exists; only lies are created.
We are saying all this in the light of some of the claims Hakainde Hichilema makes. In the run-up to the 2011 elections, Hakainde made a claim that no opposition political party, including his own UPND,…
SATA AND HIS PF STOOGES FEELING THE HEAT INDEED!
People want cheap ubunga, fuel , well paying jobs stable currency and above all the constitution which will check Sata’s recklessness and stealing in the name of projects.
“This Government is determined to give the people of Zambia a constitution that will stand the test of time. This can not be achieved by rushing the process”.
But you told us that you would do it in 90 day??
MPs are protesting because your leader is telling us that we dont need the constitution… Kapeya why are you conflicting with your president.
Read the bible and digest what a “DAY” represents. Calculate the equivalent for 90 DAYS then come back to the forum.
@Kudos,
I like that! But you do realise that one can always make time right? Time flies, passes us by, thats how we atleast experience it, but it actually does nothing.
The important thing about time is what and how we do with it! As humans we are always fighting with time, with good times we want it to stand still and with bad we want the opposite!
Time is an illusion which has made us caught up in a mystery that can never be outlined biblically or scientifiacally nomatter how much we try!
Kudos, I realise this maybe out of the topic but coincidentally I just dealt with the topic on time a few days ago.
As for the 90 days motto, I bet it was a marketing tool to scoop the elections by the then opposition party, I wonder why people always bring it up, every political party has one!
@ Kudos
Please avoid to quote from the Holy Bible in the contest of justifying the people which are layers, deceivers, fornicators, murderers and certified thiefs.
SATA AND HIS PF STOOGES FEELING THE HEAT INDEED!
People want cheap ubunga, fuel , well paying jobs stable currency and above all the constitution which will check Sata’s recklessness and stealing in the name of projects.
@cindy..oh ya! The 90 days we all know it was a tool used,i equally wonder UNDP keeps talking about it,what was a classic though was the don’t kubeba, it won recognition in Africa and still taught as a success at a university in Ghana school of political science . Sata is clearly an outstanding politician.
HH Cheek allah cha kwe must have patience.He is busy selling an idea to the rest of the country that the pf government is dilly darling on this while not.Aba ibo low !
I now like HH. He is the real deal.
@Shootist
Nah iway wine cheek allah chow be! If you have nothing constructive to say uleikala fye!
SATA AND HIS PF STOOGES FEELING THE HEAT INDEED!
People want cheap ubunga, fuel , well paying jobs stable currency and above all the constitution which will check Sata’s recklessness and stealing in the name of projects.
can somebody tell me why should we rush for the constitution now?
am sure those advocating for the constutution they are only looking at 50+1
@ Mr Real You are right it is just the 50 + 1 they are interested in. But UPND does not know is that PF is more likely to work with MMD in an alliance in the near future. This will make it easy for PF to come back while UPND will continue where they belong THE BACK BENCH.
Are you really serious with your question or is it a rhetorical question or maybe you are under the influence of a substance such as a methylated tetrahydro-carnabinoid?
Were you not yet born in AD 2011 when SATA himself promised us a constitution in 90 days or, did you not read how in 2007 he called Mwanawasa insane accusing him of his failure to heed calls by the people for a constitution?
You water down your argument by refusing to look at simple background information in your zeal to defend the indefensible chicanery exhibited by your PF, aikona mani!
Mulebako serious please bane!!
SATA AND HIS PF STOOGES FEELING THE HEAT INDEED!
People want cheap ubunga, fuel , well paying jobs stable currency and above all the constitution which will check Sata’s recklessness and stealing in the name of projects.
This man is an imbecile, pardon my language, why refer to MMD’s failures when you are the ones in power. Mr. is it MMD which told you to promise people of Zambia that you would give them the constitution in 90 days? Wasn’t your president in government to foresee that such issues take long to fulfill and yet he was in the fore front of making those statements? If you have nothing to say SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!
am very sure the opposition now are scared of the development that pf have done,
they will have nothing to talk about durring campaign in 2016.hence just to push for 50+1
we dont have the resources as the country to run for two general elections for every 5 years
that you are pushing for.
All the opposition will have to talk about is the high cost of ubunga and fuel during elections. You think hungry and broke people will listen to nonsense about roads and buildings?
SATA AND HIS PF STOOGES FEELING THE HEAT INDEED!
People want cheap ubunga, fuel , well paying jobs stable currency and above all the constitution which will check Sata’s recklessness and stealing in the name of projects.
@dudelove..travel around the region and tell me which country has reduced the price of that bungs you keep referring to, even your South Africa has mealie meal shortages hence the price for non GMO bunga is equally not friendly.Gone are the days when we subsidized consumption for lazy chaps from misisi and the surrounding shanties.
Do want our MPs to behave like “chipuba” and “useless Mps” by keeping quiet when things are not ok?
if pf give you the constitution ,what are you going to talk about next?
dont make things as if zambia is on fire.
respect your self.
remember BEGOGA ISUE you will be caned as well
it is just the mater of time wait
With due respect we the people of Zambia we voted for our MPs to go to parliament and represent us either in running party or opposition party. Therefore we expect our opposition MPs to be present in parliament and represent us by debating on these important issues such as on going constitution debate. shunning away from debating on issues by UPND and MMD MPs just shows that they are incompetent to do the job we voted them for, or they not bald and ready to run the affairs of our country. Absconding parliament sessions also give PF enough time to keep manipulating Zambian people over the constitution. In these case Mr HH should be bald and encourage his MPs to stay in parliament and put pressure on government through parliament debates. UPND kosenifye unlike inciting anarchy but dialogue.
SATA AND HIS PF STOOGES FEELING THE HEAT INDEED!
People want cheap ubunga, fuel , well paying jobs stable currency and above all the constitution which will check Sata’s recklessness and stealing in the name of projects.
It has become a trend to gather people through social media and throw the legitimate governments and install new government and calling them Arab Spring (that now West itself understand is Arab Autumn). It has become very simple to throw any legitimate government with power of social media, western media and NGOs. Who will be the next?
Sincerely,
Lee Habaponta Bsc,Msc,Phd
PF MPs have a very short memory indeed. Is it not this same former Ifyabukaya radio drama presenter at ZNBC who told the nation some weeks back that Government had received the draft constitution and was studying it. Mwansa kapeya you can fool some people at times but you cant fool all the people all the time. Am sure you are one of those PF useless MPs as your boss refered to you. Give us our constitution…kwasila.
Honesty will help our govt in this regard. Stick to what u said earlier and treat the Zambian citizens as equal partners in this constitution making process. Otherwise, the strange silence the govt has exhibited to so many possibilities, one of which might be the dissatisfaction and rise in tension, in the country.
the comedian keeps blaming HH for their failures..viva HH..we want the constitution..!!!kapeya fyabukaya..stop blaming HH..you promised us..
The MPs are simply reminding the PF of it’s campaign promises, and the PF are trying to run away from their promises using trickery and subterfuge. We need a clearly laid out programme that outlines a a series of steps to be taken until the constitution is enacted. To suddenly say that we don’t need to rush, we have a functional constitution gives the impression that it is no longer a necessity, and we can continue being ruled under the existing bad constitution. You cannot wish this matter away. Deal with it.
The PF Government amazes me.they are reacting to a story carried in the Post Newspaper.Do they have facts considering the Post is no longer a credible paper with facts.it beats my heart that what was a promise is becoming a threat to National Security.HH coughs,they respond…Mumembe coughs they obey…PF’s Don’t Kubeba.
Hon. Mwansa Kapeya, MP, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services and Chief Government Spokesperson, it looks like you are still trying to understand meaning of Parliamentary Democracy.
You see, if you are not prepared to make honest statement and try to bully minority in to submission, what other means minority has to protect their rights?
Your Speaker does not allow expression of alternative opinions in Parliament, your Police does not allow peaceful demonstrations, there is no press freedom and radio stations have been limited in theirs transmission coverage and to add insult to injury, your cabinet colleagues are constantly threatening very same peple which they been elected to serve.
If you do not want new Constitution, be honest and say so.
But in that case, comply with current Constitution which you did swear on the Holy Book to protect.
Otherwise, you will find yourselves not just on the wrong side of history, but more likely on the wrong side of judicial process.
YABA BA PF UBUFI BULAYA NOKUBWELA ASK SATA WHAT THAT MEANS I REST MY CASE I WILL ONLY BLOG AFTER 90 DAYS BUT DON’T KUBEBA IF I BLOG AGAIN TOMORROW.
By the way, the story originated from Post and Post its your paper which will not survive one months without advertising revenue from YOUR GOVERNMENT.
Hon kapeya please shut up! The great African leader,David Muzamai (NELSON MANDELA) never became an MP before ascending to presidency! Wat about FTJ here?
We are tired of oppossion MPs behaving like fools with no reasoning capacity. If they want their message to stick they need to debate issues rather than walk out. They are playing in the hands of having a party state government and they will get it soon. Their voices will never be heard, so stop wasting time.
SATA AND HIS PF STOOGES FEELING THE HEAT INDEED!
People want cheap ubunga, fuel , well paying jobs stable currency and above all the constitution which will check Sata’s recklessness and stealing in the name of projects.
The whole statement frm Hon. Kapeya stands hollow, HH has never been an MP but he’s sincere 2n make excellent head of state. Chiluba was never an MP b4 he ascended to presidency with landslide majority vote never recorded b4. Sata a former MP, minister got less than 40% meaning 60% zambian pipo rejected him. Let him call for new election if he’s not a dictator.
One thing is true: HH factor in all this narrative is being felt by PF and causing them sleepless nights. Opposition parliamentarians and other progressive PF MPs have gotten on board of the national constitution debate that has become an issue of urgency.
If HH resigned from politics today, would the demand for the constitution come to an end? Would opposition parties cease? Would the challenges the nation faces be resolved?
Constitutiomn yeve mutipase coz sata himsel promised to enact it within 90 days manje kodi chimene chavuta nichiyani? I want my consititution now
What am failing to understand is why is it a problem when the constitution was promised to be delivered after 90 days? In Rupiah’s words “Abantu Kubeba”
Mr Kapeya says Kabimba’s statement is what stands; namely, that the Constitution document has yet to be handed over. But below, is what he said on the 2nd of January, 2014:
” Information Minister Mwansa Kapeya says government has received the draft constitution and is studying.
Kapeya’s confirmation is in conflict with Justice Minister Wynter Kabimba who said government was yet to receive the document and so could not spell out the next step.
The Information Minister said the draft constitution was a good document after he had read it.
“Government is studying the document, it is a good document. I don’t know it will be ready for the public I cannot tell you right now because we are studying it,” Kapeya said.”
He gave it back to the technocrats for amendments before it comes back to Govt for second proof reading.meantime projects are progressing well all over the nation.
Mr kapeya lashing out doesn’t help, now HH will go compose a more mature response that will out-do your useless speech, calm down and put out a good
speech, you are a shame to even be called a spokesman exhibiting village manners
That’s a little too strong I should say.
Cindy i hear you my child. good luck with your research on time
HH is a dreamer and will not win the 2016 elections even if the new constitution is enacted now.Tribalism,selfishness coupled with childishness will not HH president of Zambia.HH does not understand how governments are run,not even at local level because he has not been a councillor to know the procedures in the council chambers let alone in parliament.HH thinks he will win the presidency if the constitution comes now.HH lives in dream land,full of illusions and unrealistic dreams.Keep dreaming HH you ate entitledto dream but please spare us the political snoring,you are making too much noise for nothing!!
“Mr. Hichilema has never been a Member of Parliament in his life and should, therefore, desist from meddling and misleading his Members of Parliament on issues he least understands”.
KK AND CHILUBA WERE NEVER MPs AND WERE MUCH BETTER THAN SATA WHO WAS AN MP. The list is endless Obama has never been a councilor neither has been Mp before and there are countless such leaders world over emanating from background who have and are doing much far better than this Councillor “chumbu mushololwa”.
You see PF is at again just like their tribal song such statements will not convince majority Zambians why you are dearie darling to release the long awaited constitution.
NOT LONG AGO SATA called Levy (MHSRIP) names over this document that all of the sudden has become useless like his MPs.
What is surprising is on the terms of reference the document was supposed to be released to the president and public simultaneously but again this old man mwansa kapeya is saying to the contrary and pls why do u always say its HH and UPND what about MMD and Nevers Mumba?
The ministers are not honest about the Draft Constitution. The Chief Government Spokesperson Mwansa Kapeya always tells lies about the Draft Constitution. The Honorable is insincere and not trust worthy about the Draft. He has been giving conflicting information on the Draft Constitution from time to time. How can we trust his government. Although I belong to PF I support opposition MPs action.
PF has just run out of breath and cluttering for a straw to survive. Dull Mwansa Kapeya need not be reminded that when he says MMD failed to give Zambians a constitution in 20 years the statement includes his paymaster, Micheal Chilufya Sata. When the MMD manipulated the constitution in 1996 to bar Kaunda from re-contesting the Presidency Sata was very much part of MMD and Government. So what’s the ifyabukaya comedian telling us?
the imaturity of our dear PF Government has cost us too much. With their tongue they have decieved, with their deeds they have destroyed, with their time they have hurt us and with their arrogance they have enslaved us; They have prostituted themselves with corruption and extensive borrowing at the cost of the poor; Their ministerial clawns have danced and pranced around gaily with out-of-tune music; blaming everyone and everything they can imagine, telling lie after after lie without shame; swirling in riches like pigs playing in the mud, talkless of pearls thrown to the pigs, dressing themselves like white washed tombs drenched in a stinch of rotting flesh that will not last to 2016. Oh what cochroaches have infested our dear land… someone once sang.