A few days ago, a UPND aligned Social media platform, HH7 Gate Keepers Media – Zambia to be precise, asked a few fundamental questions that deserve immediate answers, and we quote; “Who is in charge of clearing of visitors at State House? And who are the organisers of the Presidential golf tournement?”

The outlet further observed that some people seem to be in a frenzy to pose for photos with the President not that they love him like the rest of us, but rather use them as collateral to cut some deals, whether genuine or not, locally or abroad.

What do we make of this?

As it’s not in our nature to easily jump to conclusions, we took it upon ourselves to analyse some of the photos emerging from the inaugural presidential golf tournament. Of course, it was interesting to see a coterie of individuals known to be PF sympathisers or supporters. At least there was a prominent Lusaka lawyer who applied to be adopted as PF parliamentary candidate in one of the constituencies in Lusaka. We also noted with dismay individuals who never missed a single State House function during the PF regime and financed PF big time!

Are the presidential handlers doing enough to shield the president from chancers or individuals with questionable characters who may try to use their connections to State House for financial gains?

Not so long ago, a “gold digger” was given a green light to come in closest proximity with the head of state; shortly, the individual in question found himself at the centre of controversy in the gold scam! Are you being fair to the president? Or indeed to the country?

It’s equally appalling to see “mosicians,” in the words of Lusambo, who openly decampaigned President Hichilema and continuously perforated our ears with the annoying “Alebwelelapo” song being cleared to see the president without any qualms at all!

Do you honestly think PF would have tolerated the Organised Family, artists who’ve always been loyal to HH and UPND, anywhere near State House had they still been in power? What about Kitwe based entrepreneur and hotelier, bayama ba Kaoma (may his soul rest in peace) whose businesses were crippled by the PF regime for supporting UPND; would they have been reasonable enough to give him any contracts? The answer is zero! PF was so evil that they even banned FAZ and all government departments from using his hotel for any of their functions!

What is good for the goose must equally be good for the gander! It’s high time the UPND leadership started investing in reward systems for individuals and organisations that sacrified or suffered for the party….. we’ve in mind those foot soldiers who’re patiently waiting for benefits of belonging to a ruling party in the shanty compounds or villages, and not those celebrities ranting or throwing tantrums on social media!

Prince Bill M. Kaping’a
Political/Social Analyst

Renowned Constitutional Lawyer says he does not have intentions of getting a government job because doing so would be like moving to a piggery.

Mr Sangwa said the public service lacks proper systems to allow anyone flourish at their job.

Mr. Sangwa reaveled that he has been approached atleast twice by the current administration with the intention of joining government but he has declined the offer.

Mr. Sangwa was speaking on Tuesday when he featured on Let the People Talk programme on Phoenix FM.

“Yes they have been offers, I have been approached atleast twice by the current team but I have often felt working in government is like moving to a piggery, you will get dirty there because systems don’t work,” he said.

Mr Sangwa said the current set up in Zambia does not respect and honour education.

He said one of the first things that Dr Kaunda’s administration was to take Zambians to university because it valued having an educated population.

“Today I can tell that the most intelligent and educated Zambians are not in government, they are outside and most don’t want to serve in government because nothing works there,” he said.

And Mr Sangwa has warned that Speaker of National Assembly Nelly Mutti is in breach of the Constitution for effecting changes with regards to Chief Parliamentary Whip and Leader of the Opposition.

Mr. Sangwa says Ms. Mutti is a sure candidate for jail looking at how she has breached the Constitution and abused her powers and authority.

He has condemned the warnings against MPs by Mutti.

And Sangwa has warned that President Hakainde Hichilema will be made answerable for refusing to move to State House.

And commenting on the ongoing leadership wrangles in PF, Mr. Sangwa says the Speaker as well as the Registrar of Societies are all going to have difficulties when UPND government leaves office because they are aiding criminality.

Mr. Sangwa says he still rates Hakainde Hichilema a failure for failing to honor campaign promises and making Zambia’s economy worse than it was during Edgar Lungu’s administration.

Sangwa has also condemned HH over the dubious KCM deal with Vedenta saying it smells of illegalities.

The renowned Constitutional lawyer has also said that the Constitution of Zambia remains the same and therefore, allows Edgar Lungu to run for office in 2026.

Sangwa has expressed disappointment the way government institutions such as the Police have been mobilised to kill democracy in Zambia. He says it is clear that Hichilema is busy fooling the people of Zambia saying he is tolerant yet the democratic space in shrinking in the country.

John Sangwa also says Hichilema has violated the law over the appointment of an Auditor General who is beyond the required age limit.