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THE QUESTION OF POWER; EDGAR LUNGU FINALLY SPEAKS

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"You see, King Solomon in his wisdom was encountered by two women. 

One was claiming ownership of a child and the other was doing the same. The King then asked for a sword to split the child in two. At that point, the real mother apologised and gave up the child. This is just an example of where we are. 

Suppose I had my own power centre and there were
forces putting their weight behind me and the other
guy did not have it, what would have happened?

We all rallied behind him, he formed this party and we joined and so at the end of the day, we should ensure his vision lives on. We should choose the best person to carry his vision. 

I love the people of Zambia, just like Mr Sata did that I wouldn’t dare risk the peace we enjoy. If power is in the wrong hands, so be it. It is only 90 days after.

We should reflect and put him to rest in dignity and thereafter we will probably look at the succession plan. 

I, for one, am not worried about who will succeed him but I’m more worried about his vision. Who will carry it the way he had intended it to be?

This is not time to talk about power and transition but time to mourn and respect our leader.

We have two centres of power, one under article 38 of the constitution and the other article 39 (1), where I was appointed but I chose the interest of the Zambian people, the safety, peace and good order. I gave it away"

--Hon Edgar Lungu--
Mulungushi International Conference Centre 01/11/14




"You see, King Solomon in his wisdom was encountered by two women.


One was claiming ownership of a child and the other was doing the same. The King then asked for a sword to split the child in two. At that point, the real mother apologised and gave up the child. This is just an example of where we are.


Suppose I had my own power centre and there were
forces putting their weight behind me and the other
guy did not have it, what would have happened?


We all rallied behind him, he formed this party and we joined and so at the end of the day, we should ensure his vision lives on. We should choose the best person to carry his vision.


I love the people of Zambia, just like Mr Sata did that I wouldn’t dare risk the peace we enjoy. If power is in the wrong hands, so be it. It is only 90 days after.


We should reflect and put him to rest in dignity and thereafter we will probably look at the succession plan.


I, for one, am not worried about who will succeed him but I’m more worried about his vision. Who will carry it the way he had intended it to be?


This is not time to talk about power and transition but time to mourn and respect our leader.


We have two centres of power, one under article 38 of the constitution and the other article 39 (1), where I was appointed but I chose the interest of the Zambian people, the safety, peace and good order. I gave it away" (chanzo: mwebantu new media)







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