Foundation for Democratic Processes (FODEP) Executive Director, Macdonald Chipenzi, says speculations surrounding President Michael Sata’s health are not good for the development of the nation.
Mr Chipenzi told media in an interview in Lusaka today that Mr Sata is not a private citizen but a father of the nation and Zambians have the right to know is whereabouts and rally behind him at all times.
He said the chief government spokesperson, Joseph Katema, should clear the vacuum that has been filled by innuendos surrounding the President’s trip to Israel and his return with no official communication.
Mr Chipenzi said insinuations regarding the health of the Head of State have the capacity to scare away investors who can lose confidence in the Zambian leadership.
He said it is sad that State House has failed to give a true picture over the health of the Republican President.
Last week, government stated that Mr Sata had travelled to Israel on a working holiday at the invitation of Israeli President, Shimon Peres.
But some media reports indicated that Mr Sata had been hospitalised at Sheba Medical Centre in Tel Aviv.
The President has since returned home and celebrated his 77th birth day with family members at State House.
This is a matter of national importance. Please, PF government, heed the call and address the nation in truth. Lies won’t do despite that you are donchi kubeba adherents. And just remember that lying is a sin and Sata governs according to the ten commandments.
Oloso…….how can the entire Commander-in-Chief and Head of State celebrate a birthday alone with a few family members.
Why didnt Kasolo and other consipirators invite entertainers or even bosses of defence forces or even chief of his security, madam Libongani?
Why does kk celebrate a birthday and Taj makes cake but my Republican President is made a ginger cake by some unknown person.
No, I demand that Kasolo brings my President to us who he belongs to. Soon we shall send our law enforcement people to hold Kasolo for falsely imprisoning our public property – MC Sata , Republican President.
The President is back from a working holiday while government PR machine is totally mute about his return and health condition. This deafening silence about Sata’s where about and his health condition raises a lot of questions and provides a fertile ground for wild speculations.
In the absence of any tangible evidence like him addressing the nation live on TV or be seen swearing in his relations as per his job description, I can rightly conclude that Sata is not back home if he is alive or if he is back home he is lying dead or nearing death in state house.
There is too much LIES and DECEIT in the PF led government as indirectly stated by Mmembe is his editorial today.
I am 95% very sure Sata is either dead or in critical stage of his cancer where nothing can be done by doctors.
Where is the pompous, the show off, the some-of-us GEORGE CHELLAH? The untouchables are now missing in action.
Ba George Chellah, when are you going to insult Zambians again, we miss those insults. Tell us what is going on with your boss, and may you clarify why Chanda Kasolo took over your job.
The only people who seem to know that Sata is back are his family who he celebrated his birthday with on Sunday- All I can say is that the truth will surely come out. George Chellah is nolonger making statements- as this has now become a family exclusive affair and the photos are nolonger being photographed by State House photographer Thomas Nsama but Mulenga Sata- All these shows that Sata is now a top top top top top secret matter- He is in Sate House only as confirmed by the family and no one else has seen him. What a country- being run like a kantemba.
The Sata family is truly are circus in itself.The latest picture taken by baby cobra Mulenga Sata as a portral of an intimate family birthday celebration is the really laughable.Guess he forgot this is the year 2014 and anyone can find out the date and time a photo was taken.So these guys really believe Zambians are st.upid ?Isn’t there any smart person in the entire Sata clan to redeem the family name? Dr.Katema would be wise to NOT to give us another dumb response.He should perhaps leave that to Kapeya.Doctors should be seen to be smart.
Dont we have other issues to talk about in this country ?This is becoming boring.It is as boring as Bobby East’s performance in that video.
Mmembe in his editorial has just confirmed that Sata is dying and a state funeral on its way. So Zambians should be prepared. The other day he was on about LIES and DECEIT of the PF though indirectly. And today he is on about FUNERAL preparations and arrangements. All this begs the question; what does Mmembe know that we the public don’t know about Sata?
Of late Mmembe has been sending subliminal messages about what some of us have long suspected; the impending death of the president(Sata) or the actual death of the president. This confirms the fact that the PF presidency is over and the PF is trying some damage control on the issue.
To understand what is going on one must surely think out side the box and read between the lines.
SATA IS DEAD PERIOD! HIS BURIAL DATE UNKNOWN.
Wanzelu your hatred for Sata is amazing…. hope you enjoy when He is finally dead. I pray your appointment with death will be as pleasant as you imagine it.
Uwamba wa bobby
For all those who want proof that Ukwa is dying…
The Chinese ambassador said, “we shall work with any party that forms government….”
Ukwa is a goner…
@Haleisa Halelanda
I don’t hate Sata but I hate his lies and deceitful ways. If he can kill of his lies and deceit thats ok, but if he can’t,let him go to the other side with his hypocrisy.
I am used to Sata’s thunderous presence . He has always made his presence felt no matter what. To prove us he is back home,well and not dead he would have come out and sworn in his relatives like always. But to no avail, which talks volumes and allows me to speculate that he is dead. Even the post and his government PR machine have been done a Donchi kubeba on this one. Something aint right at all bane.
If you know something, prove me wrong. I have already stated what evidence will be credible to me and the nation at large.Not file birthday pictures,which have been badly edited.
Strange things happening in Zambia .we have an acting president when the incumbent is in the country. This strange than fiction
I DOUBT IF THE PRESIDENT IS IN ZED BECOUSE NOT EVEN KASEBA IS SEEN SMILING IN PUBLIC .WHAT IS HAPPENING?
hahahahaha………………………. its like wanting to collect mango fruits from a mango tree in june. these are stone hard hearted 1diots who would not let a single piece of information leak out in protection of their positions. am very sure they want to prolong their grip on power even for a day longer. the truth, looking at the events in the past few days, is that sata is certainly no longer capable of performing any functions. they cant just own up
It very strange to see what is currently going on in Zambia. Why is this PF government failing to let the nation know if truly the president is in the country? We are not robots but citizen. A leader is a leader even in time of sickness and good healthy.
Surely how does the country run on with an acting president when the real elected president is in the country? Is he unable to carryout his duties and he can not speak to anybody. Chileleto mwenso. We are becoming doubtful if he is fine.
This country is a Banana Republic,chiefs,civil servants,judges and the clergy have lost the relevance because of cadrerism mentality hence cannot advice government.
What a petty statement
He is fine
Thanks
Is Kabimba still acting president? If so then it is either Sata is still in hospital or under medical observation in state house.
These are indeed difficult days to be Chief Government Spokesperson. One would rather be in heading another ministry. Simply put, the poor guy doesn’t have the information to give to the general public.
@ The Chosen One, you are right. Who would take on the job of continually mouthing PF LIES in public? And then trying to justify telling them when they are exposed?
Only someone that is mentally retarded or truly evil.
King Cabbage has MORALLY CORRUPTED the whole Nation! Where did Sata find his “Ten Commandments” ???? In Animal Farm?
Joseph Katema is equally ailing and has not been able to carry out his duties. His dummy, Mwansa Kapeya is a shameless bootlicker and liar, just like most of the other muppets in the PF Government. I think we are wasting time asking them to do the noble thing. Nature will run its course and they will be forced to admit they are daft.
Crap ! Next story please.Tired of every Jim and Jack being accorded space in the media to talk about this non-issue.He is fine.This is nothing but hot air coming from this man`s mouth.
Saulosi mudala- wellcome back- I missed you- how was your shift?
Ki ki ki there was no shift mudala.Was just tired after having a busy weekend.Thanks for the welcome 🙂
Ki ki ki there was no shift mudala.Was just tired after having a busy weekend.Thanks for the welcome.
@ Saulosi- since you seem to have direct data- I have few questions to ask you mudala (1) Why is it that Antony Kasolo has taken the job from George Chellah? (2) Why is that Mulenga Sata is not the photographer instead of Thomas Nsama? (3) why is that the birthday is only showing images of our bakateka’s grandchildren instead of the wife and other political and govt officials as was the case in 2012, 2013? (4) why is that ba Sata left for Israel in the night and came back (presumed) in the night? (5) why is that the ally The Post today’s editorial is talking about funeral arrangement instead of complementaries about our birthday boy now 77, I have been waiting since Sunday editorials?
@Ola
You have posed very good questions and conspiracy theories.How i wish i was in a position to answer that.You and I are in the same boat when it comes to knowing the actual health status of the president,the only difference is that you have a pessimistic approach toward the whole issue while my approach is optimistic.
@ Saulosi- Great answer-
Its going to end in tears….
Let the President end this all by simply showing himself to the people.
Yes you are right; the government should clarify the issue. The Past Newspaper also is speaking in tongues about funerals. What do they mean?
THE TRUTH REMAINS THAT SATA IS NOT BACK IN THE COUNTRY.THEY JUST PLAYED ANOTHER DONCHI KUBEBA ON ZAMBIANS.DO YOU THINK THESE PATHETIC FOOLS WOULD HAVE HIDDEN SATA IF HE IS BACK AND OK?THEY WOULD HAVE PRODUCED HIM LET ALONE PICTURES TO THE PUBLIC TO SHOW THAT HE IS ALIVE TO SHAME ONLINE MEDIA.MANJE SATA IS NOT BACK BUT THEY ARE PLAYING ON OUR MINDS.KABIMBA SAYS ZAMBIANS ARE SO GULLIBLE AND EASILY FALL PREY TO LIES.SHOW US THE PRESIDENT !!KAILI BA WYNTER MAIZE
SATA IS NOT ANYWHERE IN ZAMBIA.ITS A DONCHI KUBEBA TO FOOL ZAMBIANS.WHERE ARE HIS PICTURES.WHO SAW HIM ARRIVE.WHICH AIRPORT?SHOW US THE PRESIDENT!
What happened on 29th June,2014,at around 02:00hrs?
Meanwhile The Past Newspaper has started a Psychological game of preparing Zambians for a funeral.Their editorial for today actually is actually a mind game talking about funerals and quoting Scriptures.No surprise,the devil knows the bible in and out.Membe is now speaking in toungues about the funeral of his friend.How you take Zambians for a ride!
@ Mulako……..I am surprised too. I ve just read about it.
It PAINS Sata ayenda ba guy. The whole Zambia is Quiet and they ve already started Mourning……!!!
Only Nkandu Luo,Kabimba, Katele Kalumba r the people talking coz they r interested in PF Presidence.
Even Mulenga Sata is un a somber moment too. Bad for my country…..!!!!
We will mourn with u the First Family. Dont worry GOD IS WITH U tho u ve been our enemy of late.
God bless Zambia……!!!!
Who will comment from the PF governemtn. If its this moron Katema, though he is the spokeperson, he will make the situation worse by opening his mouth.
I’m now starting to think that Sata might not be alive….. Don’t get me wrong, it happened wth Mwanawasa, it took one week for the nation to be told that he was dead. Talking from experiance
I am sure Sata was told his number of days remaining by the doctors. Iam from reading the post editorial which is misplaced, it clearly suggests something fish. Looks like Sata is preparing as advised by doctors.
Good luck with that as it’s like trying to squeeze water from a rock with these empty tins.
JUST ENJOY THAT JUICE AS THE PACK SUGGETS IWE MUMBWE. WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT TO HEAR MUKAMUTWE UMO KANSHI?????
So you guys , why are you so petty ? The president is there, so where is problem ?
Where is the problem?
He failed to show up for work! In 2011! and has been missing ever since!
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We have issues here as follows:
1: Constitutional instruments questions; no explanation;
2: The Head of State is town, but a Pretender To The Throne is still acting;
3: A medical board of inquiry has been petitioned; no action yet;
4: The Cap Stone of the Zambian Docility: HAPPY BIRTH DAY MR. PRESIDENT AT 77: only the beautiful picture of Madam President/Chair-Lady of the Ruling Party. What a veritable scenario of Disney Land in Africa!
It seems Zambians prefer talking to working!How are we going to develop if we keep talking about the same things over and over agian and agian?For a long time now everybody has been talking about Sata,being sick,sata going to Israel Sata this Sata that!!.Meetings and Press conferences have been held and are still being held to talk about the same Sata story.When do you guys work?What a boring life!!
TALK ABOUT SOMETHING TANGIBLE!!TALKING WILL NOT BRING DEVELOPMENT,LETS BE SERIOUS!!
A “King Cobra” that is now a KING CABBAGE cannot bring development either!
Most of these comments above are written by UPND Chaps who are desperate to go to state house….no wonder Scott called u minority.Why do you enjoy speculations and rumour mongering especially on your watching of dogs platform which is ful of hate messages every day.FORGET ABOUT 2016….Zambians cant entrust power in you.It will be highly risky.
For all I know, Joseph Katema could actually die before Sata. Awa, mwa munzi wa Zambia munomwaha maswabi ata ng’atafalela kanja! Ona busholi bwa mitenya bo mubona bo, bwa tahiseza linjoko ku limbwa ki mushabati.
Ema you are right.I attended Lwindi Ceremony yesterday in Monze and it was amazing to see how desperate the UPND Chaps are.UPND MPS were insulting whilst in their tribal party regalia.The PF were well disciplined and not even one dressed in PF regalia…..I SALUTE U BA PF.As Zambians we are able to read between the lines and we saw a lot of immaturity in UPND.
I dont agree that Sata is the father of the nation. He is an elective president who has failed to live like one. I thinking when we call Sata father of the nation we will fail to ask him to govern by the democratic tenets. I am done with Sata myself. I will just wait for God to count his last days. In fact I thank God for not allowing Sata to ruin this country. I cant imagine how destroyed this country would be if Sata was to be on the throne for ten years. God forbid. I remember the story of Moses in the bible when he was just shown Jerusaleem but was told he was not going to enter it . You can find out for yourself why. Praise be to God of justice who has heard the cry of his people . Allelujah.
In Chinese the word ‘CRISIS’ is composed of two characters – one represents Danger and the other represents Opportunity. The nation is slowly descending into a crisis while Kabimba and company see an opportunity to take over at all costs. What a shame, salivating appetite out of the death of some one.
Chipenzi is disgrace to FODEP and Zambia in general the man has no shame even wen everyone knows wat his motive is,he cant just come out n resign on moral ground.every day its him everywhere elebwata nokuboso we are jst tire of yo stinking mouth just come out resign n join politics.be a man enough stop being a coward by hiding in fodep.y can u wait for government to give us the update on the health of HE
@seniormostman
Please go back to school don’t waste your time supporting the sinking boat.
People let’s forget about speculating on the presidents’ health if those in government say he is well wherever he is, then fine! However if fears by speculators prove otherwise against government then there will be need for explanations before the citizenry can accept anything then some heads would have to be assigned beds in Chimbokaila! Ubufi bwacilamo pa Zed!
@ wenzulu thank u for yo advice,but go and tell your master that Zambians av rejected u that he should try n stand in congo or Zimbabwe where there is leadership crisis n that for now its MCS until 2021.he should give u more of his dirt,stolen and blood money since u dont av anythn to do n this is your only source of income for yo living.as for your tribesman Chipenzi (kubosafye kulya) we cant take him serious if he came out as a man n joined polithcs rather than jst making noize n hiding in the name of FODEP.I can asure u my friend dat u wil neva win an election in Zambia dont be cheated move around Zambian read the political mud then u wil agree with.UPND is jst a bantustan party lead by a proud.greed for nothing person,try NKOMBO not that joker HH.
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