Let us unite as Zambians and judge not only the actions of our leaders but also our own blind allegiance. It is time for us to discredit those who have profited at the expense of our nation.
By Dr. Mwelwa.
Lusaka, June 26 – Oh, how the tides have turned! As I sit here, reflecting on the past, I can’t help but feel a pang of shame. You see, there was a time when we danced tirelessly, oblivious to the hidden agendas of our leaders. While we joyfully chanted “Alebwelelapo,” little did we know that those we were praising were busy building empires with borrowed money.
Now, as the UPND government tries to untangle the mess left behind by our dear PF government, we shamelessly offer our unsolicited advice. It’s quite ironic, isn’t it? We failed to fix the problems, yet we are audacious enough to suggest remedies. Oh, the audacity!
I implore our esteemed Ambassador, Emmanuel Mwamba, not to let his exceptional writing skills be used to support the wickedness of his former party leaders. We mustn’t allow them to deceive us any longer.
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And speaking of transparency, the lavish display of wealth by the ECL Family empire has become impossible to ignore. It’s enough to make us question whether lifting the immunity of those responsible is in order. Perhaps then, we will finally understand the truth behind this accumulation of unimaginable riches.
It is preposterous to believe that the children of this wealthy dynasty can explain their fortune without seeking guidance from their father. If they had the capacity to do so, surely they would have already enlightened us. Alas, the truth remains hidden, waiting to be uncovered.
It’s astonishing to think that there are still blind followers who affectionately refer to ECL as “Daddy.” I am reminded of a tale in which a father hid a pot of honey under a layer of ash, fooling his own children. Oblivious to the deceit, they innocently praised their father, unaware of the sweet indulgence he was secretly enjoying.
Let us use satire as a tool to call upon our honorable members of Parliament to lift the veil of secrecy. We demand clarity and transparency, so that all Zambians can comprehend the inexplicable wealth that was amassed, ultimately leaving us poorer and more destitute.
Dr. Mwelwa, a man burdened by the weight of his own complicity, feels the shame of having sung the songs of praise for ECL. He, like many of us, was deceived by the allure of power and failed to recognize the truth lurking beneath.
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It is time for us to demand answers, to expose the hidden honey, and to discredit those who have profited at the expense of our nation. Let us unite as Zambians and judge not only the actions of our leaders but also our own blind allegiance.
May satire serve as the catalyst for change, a powerful weapon in our quest for truth and justice. Only then can we begin to rebuild and ensure a brighter future for our beloved Zambia.
About The Author: Dr. Lawrence Mwelwa is a respected academician, a former Vice Chancellor, a politician and revolutionary writer.
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It is so sad that PF and its followers are so blinded that they can’t see these thieves for what they are. This PF Govt was the worst to led Zambia and they messed the country with their corruption and stealing. Now they have the guts to say they are been persecuted? They should all be jailed and be answerable to the Zambia people on the mismanagement of Zambia and the stealing of the countries resources. Tasila is very quiet and decided to forefit her farm? Why can’t your PF followers questions Lungu and his family,where they got the money to acquire all these things?
What’s your take on the corruption in the new dawn government?