Namulambe claims left MMD due to bickering, as Chilufya labels him a failure
Three of the five competing candidates in the 28th February Mpongwe by-election last night featured on ZNBC Race to Manda Hill programme urging the electorates in the area to vote for them.
Gabriel Namulambe the man who caused the by-election by resigning from MMD to join the ruling PF said he wanted to continue implementing the projects he started in the area.
Mr. Namulambe said he created the by-election because the MMD was concentrating on bickering at the expense of development.
He said knew Mpongwe very well and thought he can only develop it as a member of the ruling party.
Mr. Namulambe who kept on referring to the bickering in the MMD as reason for leaving the party did not refer to the fact that there is also bickering in PF as they want to expel Kabwata MP, who is also Foreign Affairs Minister, Given Lubinda.
There is also bickering in PF involving Defence Minister Geoffrey Mwamba and Justice Minister Winter Kabimba over corruption allegations.
UPND candidate Rapson Chilufya challenged Namulambe and his PF government to emulate late Levy Mwanawasa who took development to the rest of the country regardless of their political affiliation.
He said it was regrettable that under PF development was being tied to the ruling party something that can kill democracy.
Mr. Chilufya said the people of Mpongwe wanted change of leadership in the area as that of Namulambe has failed the people even when he (Namulambe) has been in government for sometime.
He said there was a poor road network in Mpongwe making it difficult for farmers to transport their produce.
Mr. Chilufya said as a former adviser to late Mwanawasa, he fully understands the development process and would use the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) to effectively develop the area.
He said he was saddened that in some areas, pupils were learning in church and sharing the same room when they have had an MP Namulambe, who was a cabinet minister.
He challenged Namulambe not be defensive for his failures to develop the constituency and wondered what more he had to offer when he abandoned the people that elected him.
UNIP candidate Ken Kuvuya said people wanted someone who would be there for them not people like Namulambe who runs away immediately after being elected.
He said CDF funds has just benefited politicians like Namulambe who were fond of giving false promises to the people.
The NAREP and MMD candidates were missing from the panel.
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You can fool some people some of the time but you cant fool all the people all of the Time. Mpongwe dont vote for Namulambe. His reasoning for ditching MMD is atrocious. Mulongoti and you other Lambas camp in Mpongwe to decampaign this embecile.
Nikali wo Dabwa - February 19, 2013
21:15
All this window poped up, i believe this is the programme used for spying (http://whos.amung.us/pro/stats/maps/ldnw/)
sam - February 19, 2013
18:34
this chap really annoys me..he should not win please people of Mpongwe..he’s an imbecile..nyandule..
blacky - February 19, 2013
15:24
It’s not your fault that you hate this guy. I think everyone of us hate this guy. A real inda!
Rude Monk - February 19, 2013
21:39
PEOPLE MPONGWE, LEND ME YOUR EARS. THE CAMPAIGN STRATEGY FOR PF IN MPONGWE WAS TOCREATE CONFUSION IN MMD AND THEN USE THAT AS AN EXCUSE FOR HUNGRY NAMULAMBE TO DITCH MMD AND SAY THERE IS BICKERING IN MMD.
NOW, YOU LAMBAS ARE ONE OF THE MOST URBANIZED AND CIVILIZED PEOPLE IN THE NATION OF ZAMBIA BECAUSE THE COPPERBELT IS WHERE CIVILIZATION STARTED IN ZAMBIA.
YOU ARE VERY SMART PEOPLE AND CAN ANALYZE ISSUES INTELLIGENTLY, NO WONDER WE HAD A PRESIDENT FROM THAT AREA.
IF YOU WILL VOTE FOR NAMULAMBE THEN IT WILL BE A SAD DAY FOR ZAMBA.
HOW CAN SOMEONE WHO WAS ELECTED JUST 14 MONTHS AGO DELIBERATELY SUBJECT YOU TO ANOTHER ELCTION AND YOU VOTE FOR HIM
TEACH NAMULAMBE A LESSON HE WILL NEVER FORGET. PF IS PUMPING IN BILLIONS, BUT LET IT END THERE, NAMULAMBE MUST NOT WIN AT ALL COSTS!!!
katongo nsambe - February 19, 2013
15:16
Yes Miles Sampa, you are wrongly the title of ‘honourable’. Like someone said, you are ‘honourable member for matero constituency’ and not anything else. I live adjacent to Matero constituency and so far, I have not seen anything development worth conferring such lofty title on you. Do you honestly think you deserve such a title? The correct title should be ‘horrible’ Miles Sampa.
evil eye - February 19, 2013
11:17
You even stay in Matero that’s why are saying like that evil eye
Ellion Spanner Gondwe - February 19, 2013
14:15
Whether by-elections or not will not bring development. we have not been having them for a long time but WHAT HAS HAPPENED? we work but very poor salaries that is why for me i do not offload my knowledge to others when teaching because i also care for my needs only, that is why poor results. Each one for themselves.
kaps brinx - February 19, 2013
11:17
@zagaze
i agree. an individual M.P cannot single handedly bring development to a constituency unless he/she uses their personal money which is impossible given the enormity of developmental projects involved. Somehow, Zambians have perpetuated the myth that if an M.P is from the ruling party, then their areas will be developed. They just play on people’s ignorance.
stakeholder - February 19, 2013
11:08
Namulambe he was looking to be failure when the moderator ask a question he answers something els against his former party.
i want to mention that the man he is not going anywhere how can you claim that development can come from ruling party, was he not in ruling part for 5 years. just for one year in opposition you start saying we can’t develop mpongwe becuase we are in opposition noooo Mr. Namulambe you are just running away from issues bicycles.
Dr Solid - February 19, 2013
10:51
Its mr. chilufya who going to win mpongwe seat
mbala mafia - February 19, 2013
10:21
What about the bickering between Winter and Given you imbecile?
Padakhala - February 19, 2013
10:20
Gabriel Namulambe you are a BIG late down to the people of Zambia. You are always interested in your own belly. The huge sums of money being spent on that election could have been channelled towards development somewhere in Zambia. But typical of most MPs, you opted to benefit directly. We are very annoyed with you and your pay masters!
Mubanga - February 19, 2013
10:07
Mr. Namulambe, do you really take us for fools? The bickering that you suppose is going on in MMD has been sponsored by PF, through people like yourself, expelled Kachingwe and Namugala, and cowards like Felix Mutati, who is simply a sore loser. We are also aware of people like Chituwo, who are pretending to be neutral. We are praying that God will remove you by orchestrating circumstances that will clearly show that you have been compromised. Bickering indeed!!
chipsha mulenga - February 19, 2013
09:50
watching lastnyte’s debate leaves alot to be desired on the type of people the people of mpongwe have. Tell me, are these the only people mpongwe have? Personally ddnt see any calibre in the three Thing morning Hon Namulambe was again on air, same liars and poor articulation as last nyte For him(Namulambe) am sure he is not himself, he is speaking because he has been bot, bot cheaply i hear. 2day pf has a working manifesto, is it true mr namulambe, when just a year ago you were saying pf has no vision to develop this country
Mr chilufya, my wish and belief is you win but b4 people vote 4 u, U SHOULD PROMISE THEM YOU ARE NOT GOING TO DEFECT LYK THIS FINISHED NAmulambe You didnt seem to be proud of your party like the UNIP man It woried me
maposa - February 19, 2013
09:39
There is Miniva Mutesa. If she was present Namulambe would have been showered. Chilufya is not a politician but a good leader who can go with his people of Mpongwe. Namulambe is not right material but a mockery to democracy. See how he has changed himself to the tune of PF evil and bad language in shortest period of time. He has mismanaged a lot and milandu atina mambala.
No wonder people are questioning the PF governance is of such material. They are quiet on every person in leadership who has allegations of corruption and they are busy maintaining and using them as Leaders. If the president was using the 10 commandments as he said – he would have accepted not such like Ambulance because a good
Semuel - February 19, 2013
11:01
Foolish man..indeed Mr. Namulambe you don’t morals, what have you done ever since u were elected as an MP. your foolish decision we cost the nation billions of kwacha and u are busy saying u want to take development to mpongwe.
Pule - February 19, 2013
09:19
This nation will never develop if we keep on rotating the same pipo like Namulambe who is a failure.Pipo of Mpongwe vote wisely.PF (patriotic Failures)has brot division in the nation.
Voice - February 19, 2013
09:13
IT IS NOT ALL ABOUT MMD OR PF BUT I FEEL NAMULAMBE IS A LET DOWN TO MPONGWE PEOPLE AND HE DID WELL TO MOVE OUT OF MMD AS AN MP REPRESENTING MPONGWE AREA. I AM A MPOGWE RESIDENT BORN IN IBENGA, MY EDUCATION FROM GRADE ONE TO SEVEN WAS AT ST THERESAS PRIMARY SCHOOL. I KNOW THE MUTESA FAIMLY WHO ARE RELATED TO LATE DOWSON LUPUNGA A MAN WHO WAS A MAN WHO STOOD WITH HIS PEOPLE FROM UNIP UNTIL HIS DEATH DURING THE MMD REGIME. I KNOW MR KUVEYA AND CHILUFYA WELL. CHILUFYA AND MINIVA ONE OF THE TWO STANDS TO SCOOP THIS SEAT. PEOPLE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH NAMULAMBE. HE HAS FAILED TO WORK FOR MPONGWE PEOPLE AND IF HE GOES THROUGH THEN WE SHALL CONCLUDE THAT PF HAS MAGIC TACTICS AND IT HAS FAILED THE MPONWE PEOPLE.
THE OTHER ISSUE WHICH I HAVE SEEN WHICH THE ECZ SHOULD TALK ABOUT IS THE PF CAMPAIGN LANGUAGE OF SAYING GIVE US PF MAN OR WOMAN SO THAT WE CAN DEVELOP YOUR AREA. THIS IS NOT TRUE AND IN A DEMOCRATIC GOVERNMENT THIS IS ABUSIVE LANGUAGE AND THEY SHOULD BE TAKEN TO COURT OF LAW BECAUSE THIS IS PART OF MALPRACTICE. DEVELOPMENT IS NOT ALL ABOUT BEING IN RULING BUT SHARES MUST BE EQUALLY DONE.
PF CAMPAIGN LANGUAGE IS FUTILE STINKING AND PROVOCATIVE TO DEMOCRACY.
Semuel - February 19, 2013
08:59
PLEASE PEOPLE OF MPONGWE ;THIS MAN THINKS YOU ARE MPONGO,SHAME THIS SELFISH POLITICIAN BY NOT GIVING HIM YOUR VOTE.HE IS NCHELELE BULA.
spencer machona - February 19, 2013
08:28
most mps are a big let down
bashi dr economist - February 19, 2013
08:11
namulambe cikala u failed to run candle light yo night club,do u think u can manage the whole constituency.i know u very well frm the days at chiwala boys and how u,ve become a juju man.that witch doctor frm st anthony has made who u are.u re jst a grade 12 failure who,s not even fluent in english you are rily a juju man.
more plans - February 19, 2013
08:06
This is now personal and I don’t see how it may influence Mpongwe voters! If you contribute positively who knows yuor message might influence some minds..not ifyo fyama night clubs…nidwe chakolwa maningi ayi? Blogg logically please iwe ala!
xfactor - February 19, 2013
13:44
vOTING FOR GABRIEL NAMULAMBE IS AS GOOD AS EXHUMING A DEAD BODY AND EXPECT POSITIVE RESULTS. PEOPLE OF MPONGWE VOTE FOR SOMEONE ELSE COZ GAB THINKS THAT SEAT IS PERSONAL TO HOLDER AND ALL HE IS INTERESTED IN IS HIS PERSONAL GAIN NOTHING LIKE DELIVERING DEVELOPMENT. ITS THE DUTY OF ANY GOVT TO DELIVER DEVELOPMENT TO ALL PARTS OF THE COUNTRY JUST AS THE GOVT IS MANDADTED TO PROTECT AND DEFEND EVERY INCH OF ZAMBIAN LAND/SOIL AND ITS PEOPLE.PEOPLE OF MPONGWE DONT LISTEN TO LIES COZ WHICHEVER PARTY FORMS GOVT HAS AN OBLIGATION TO DELIVER DEVELOPMENT TO ALL PARTS OF ZAMBIA.
MAU MAU II - February 19, 2013
08:00
No comment
Mark Vivein Foe - February 19, 2013
07:55
I watched the debate from the beginning to the end. Namulambe is childish and was busy interjecting his colleagues when they were speaking. Even after the program, he failed to show statesmanship, he never greeted his colleagues but just walked away. The UPND and UNIP candidates however shock hands. He (Namulambe) needs not to be voted for!
YAba - February 19, 2013
07:47
@YABA,
YOU ARE RIGHT. NAMULAMBE IS NOT A LEADER AND NO WONDER MINIVA MUTESA DID NOT SHOW UP BECAUSE NAMULAMBE IS CHILDISH AND WAS GOING TO BE SMARSHED. MINIVA WAS THE DC WHEN NAMULAMBE WAS MP. SHE KNOW HIM BETTER AND WAS GOING TO EXPOSE HIS FAILURES WHICH NAMULAMBE COULD HAVE CRIED AND WOULD HAVE BEEN DEGRADED TO ZERO. NAMULAMBE HAS BAD LANGUAGE THAT IS WHY HE WAS TAKEN AWAY FROM NORTHWESTERN PROVINCE WHEN PEOPLE COMPLAINED ABOUT HIS BAD LANGUAGE.
YOU SAW DEAR, HE COULD NOT ARTICULATE ISSUES BUT JUST ATTARCKING THE OPPOSITION. MPONGWE PEOPLE ESPECIALLY IBENGA I KNWO HE WILL GET ZERO. HE HAD FAILED TO WORK FOR THE CHINONDO ROAD AND NO ONE WILL ALLOW HIM TO GET A VOTE.
Semuel - February 19, 2013
09:10
LIVINGSTONE AND MPONGWE DONT VOTE PA FIPUBA,PA FILONDA,PEPA FWAKA(CHAMBA),PAYA FARMER(LATE DELIVERY OF FETERLISER),PABO FUNTA(MAD PIPO),POOR FATHER.ETC
MUZAVIONA - February 19, 2013
07:42
That Chilufya guy could’nt even debate. he was getting emmotional and could not answer questions from the moderator. The UNIP guy was even better than that Chilufya
Ka Kolwe - February 19, 2013
07:37
well,i thought that parliament was the legislature,its primary function is to make laws that benefit the nation and in particular their constituencies. in fact the word itself parliament is derived from a french word parlement,which is merely the action of parley(to speak) in french. Generally, a parliament has three functions: representation, legislation and parliamentary control (i.e., hearings, inquiries). The executive however,is the part of government that has sole authority and responsibility for the daily administration of the state.The executive branch executes the law. the executive is answerable to parliament like i pointed out on top,i.e hearings and inquiries.we say,the mp is going to bring development,how and using which funds? in Zambia,maybe they can using the constituency development fund. but who regulates which projects are to be embarked on,the MP? In all fairness,whether an MP is MMD,UNIP,NAREP,UPND,PF the constituencies should all receive an equal amount of development,the political affiliation of a constituencys’ MP has no relation to the development it should receive. it is wrong and unconstitutional to suggest that an area will only receive development if its MP is a member of the ruling party. we should strongly condemn such leaders who give such messages to the people in or after an election as it violates the electoral code of conduct. its misrepresentation of facts. and any government which adheres to the principle of development for only ruling party MPs(constituencies) do not deserve to be the government(the executive).
zagaze - February 19, 2013
07:31
Truth is no country can develop without having a good academic foundation that will mold future generations. How can a country develop when the majority of the population was not taught to think for themselves?
Education is fundamental to the transformation of a nation. The countries that do not value education in general, have a weak economy, low incomes and living standards. The nations that do emphasize and value education have career and economic advancement through years of study and work as their main objective. Education is the sector that produces human capacity that is needed to develop. It does not matter if a country is rich in natural resources, if there are no human beings to manage it, it is simply pointless. Zambia is a country rich in resources but because it lacks education, foreigners are the ones that are benefitting. Investing in education is the way forward.
From as early as nursery school, teaching children how to save, and be familiar with numbers establishes schools that will raise leaders for tomorrow. The countries that have a good education have respect and condemn corruption and as a result, they develop. Development is a cultural issue, developed countries are in this condition because of the population that is educated and exercise their citizenship, and these people generally have good purchasing power and do not corrupt society. Meanwhile, in countries where education is forgotten or neglected, people try to take advantage and are easily corrupted among other questionable actions that collectively compromise political and economic growth of a country. Investing in education today is fundamental to have a developed tomorrow and not creating unnecessary by elections in a nation that only preaches about development, instead of practising it. Mpongwe people, think twice about your MPs and vote wisely.
Joseph - February 21, 2013
15:53
very true my brother. infact,you will be surprised to know that,there hasnt been an education reform in zambia since the late wesley nyirenda minister of education carried out one in the late 60s or early 70s. its a sad development. human beings are resources,if properly trained we can develop as a country.
zagaze - February 21, 2013
20:47
Teacher that bicycle thief a lesson. He deserves a stay in prison.
Mapumba fwiiii - February 19, 2013
07:29
I HAVE A FEELING THAT UPND WILL CLAIM BOTH SEATS WHAT DO OTHERS THINK?
maguys - February 19, 2013
07:15
I think you are drunk.
Hon Miles Sampa - February 19, 2013
07:31
and who told you that you are honourable miles sampa,i mean why do you put the title honourable to your name. were you ever speaker of the house for more than three years? or what is it that you have done in the country that such a title be conferred on you? You sir are not honourable,but you are rightly honourable member for matero constituency. thats the right usage of the title,not honourable miles sampa. kwisa uko kwine. learn how to use these title properly ba MP,if you were a full minister then yes,you would be honorable.
zagaze - February 19, 2013
07:51
I think its u who is not only drunk but foolish!
YAba - February 19, 2013
08:06
@ YAba do you mean me or miles sampa?
zagaze - February 19, 2013
08:19
both!
xfactor - February 19, 2013
13:37
Meant Miles Sampa not u dear u cant be
YAba - February 19, 2013
13:49
HAHAHAHA
maguys - February 19, 2013
08:07
Hon sampa I know to be level headed and objective but of late you have been seen to be surporting pf on any thing even wrong things be partriotict to zambia as a national remember its the zambian people that vote not the party as zambians we are very observant we see what is happening. Believe me the next elections people will not vote on part lines but on individaul performance. Mark my words
bernard chisaanga - February 19, 2013
08:14
Since when did Sampa become level headed? We all know him as a selfish and arrogant chap!
Mubanga - February 19, 2013
10:05
problem yaba pf ubufi kwati bwinga sana.pf prove that you are on the right track you promised milk and honey to the masses.more money in many pockets not few pockets
Dauti yamba - February 19, 2013
08:24
Tombah nokoh intombelela,the guy is right
chikwelete - February 19, 2013
10:43
Namulambe you are a big liar. It is quite clear that you have been bought cheaply. The value of a human being is priceless, yet you carry a price tag on your head. Who in Lusaka does not know of your meetings with Kachingwe and the PF to destabilise the MMD? Who does not know that you were paid a colossal sums of money to defect. Who does not know that you caused the by-election to buy your freedom from prosecution for stealing bicycles? People of Mpongwe, you refused to be fooled in September 2011 by PF. You should still refuse to be fooled by PF. Vote for either NAREP, UPND or MMD. NEVER PF or UNIP. The rest of Zambia would have applauded you for teaching Namulambe a lesson he should never forget.
Centre Back Of Democracy - February 19, 2013
07:01
Sata must be ashamed with his PF. PamaFi or Pafimensi Party PF should be shown the exit door. In both Mpongwe and Livingstone.
Mpangula Mputyu - February 19, 2013
06:58
So disapointed in zambian politicians. All thoz who featured last night were so begot,they couldn’t even express themselves in english, it was mistake after mistake,how would they represent the people with that failing aticulation?
Swatz niggar - February 19, 2013
06:36
Hon RF Chilufya,don’t fail the pipo of Mpongwe,we trust you so much!!
Nelson Bj Elisons - February 19, 2013
06:35
Am reliably informed that the race is between UPND and PF in Mpongwe, just like in Livingstone.
Muzyibwa - February 19, 2013
06:23
yes am in mpongwe
muna - February 19, 2013
07:00
when politics become a career you think as an mp you will bring development thot you are there to make laws in parliament thats yo job mps.
pa menshi fye - February 19, 2013
06:22
You think like a typical Zambian politician! No bwana thats not the only productive benefit you can do for your area! Development is part of it! Redefining the local economy in one’s area is the job of the area Member of Parliament! But am sure most think their job is sitting in parliament dozing aka deep thinking!
M'du - February 19, 2013
06:58
@ M’du well,i thought that parliament was the legislature,its primary function is to make laws that benefit the nation and in particular their constituencies. in fact the word itself parliament is derived from a french word parlement,which is merely the action of parley(to speak) in french. Generally, a parliament has three functions: representation, legislation and parliamentary control (i.e., hearings, inquiries). The executive however,is the part of government that has sole authority and responsibility for the daily administration of the state.The executive branch executes the law. the executive is answerable to parliament like i pointed out on top,i.e hearings and inquiries.we say,the mp is going to bring development,how and using which funds? in Zambia,maybe they can using the constituency development fund. but who regulates which projects are to be embarked on,the MP? how does an MP redefine the economy of an area,what powers does he have constitutionally in an area to define its economy? what funds does he have to embark on projects to deinfe the economy? Educate me and pa menshi fye how this is done by virtue of their powers as defined by the zambian constitution. In all fairness,whether an MP is MMD,UNIP,NAREP,UPND,PF the constituencies should all receive an equal amount of development,the political affiliation of a constituencys’ MP has no relation to the development it should receive. it is wrong and unconstitutional to suggest that an area will only receive development if its MP is a member of the ruling party. we should strongly condemn such leaders who give such messages to the people in or after an election as it violates the electoral code of conduct. its misrepresentation of facts. and any government which adheres to the principle of development for only ruling party MPs(constituencies) do not deserve to be the government(the executive).
zagaze - February 19, 2013
07:41
this is CIVICS subject.
Oprah - February 19, 2013
09:07