PF urges its members to turn up in numbers at ConCourt tomorrow.
Patriotic Front Slams Government for Threatening Supporters Ahead of Lungu Court Case
The Patriotic Front (PF) has accused the UPND government of attempting to curtail the constitutional rights of citizens by threatening to arrest those who show up at court in solidarity with former President Edgar Lungu.
Speaking at a press briefing, PF Vice President Given Lubinda condemned the statement made by the Minister of Home Affairs and Internal Security, warning that the government had information about "subversive activities" planned at the court.
"We wonder why he has not gone for those individuals instead of curtailing the constitutional right of movement of the people and their liberty to attend court proceedings," Lubinda said.
The PF leader pointed out that the public has been allowed to attend court proceedings involving other high-profile figures in the past, including former President Hakainde Hichilema when he was the leader of the opposition.
"Why has it become different now? Court proceedings are public and it is not in the power of the minister nor the president to interfere in the judicial and administrative functions of the courts," Lubinda stated.
The comments come as the case against former President Lungu, where a petitioner is seeking a declaration that Lungu was ineligible to contest the 2021 elections, is set to be heard on Tuesday. Lubinda urged Zambians to show up in solidarity with the former president and the integrity of the judiciary.
The PF also expressed concern over the recent ruling by the Constitutional Court regarding the expulsion of nine members of parliament, accusing the Speaker of the National Assembly of unlawfully declaring their seats vacant.
Furthermore, the party criticized President Hichilema's statement about reaching out to meet with his predecessor, Edgar Lungu, describing it as a "hypocritical pronouncement" and calling on the current head of state to address the numerous challenges facing the country, including the cost of living crisis, economic instability, and public health issues.
"As he confronts his pronouncement about meeting ECL, we implore Mr. Hakainde to address the numerous challenges that he has inflicted on the people of Zambia," Lubinda said.
The PF's strong rebuke of the government's actions and call for public support underscores the ongoing political tensions in Zambia as the country navigates the aftermath of a highly contested election and the continuing legal battles surrounding the former president.
8th July, 2024
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We are All following you.
Weldone lubinda continue pushing, I love your loyalty all pf members you have truely shown love to your party and ECL this is first time happening after party loses power yet all the structure are intact and members intact..
Jesus said that do not be AFRAID.
You are right VIP
Kudos to you the Vice President of the PF. The fight continues.
Great wisdom in what you are saying. UPND are offside and are playing outside the rules. Zambians let's rise and defend our constitution. This is not about PF these guys have their own agenda and we should not support it or our country will be destroyed. We need peace to continue.
@stridematongo1019
12 күн бұрын
You are the one who destroyed this country. You thought he was not going to be the president. You thought you were the only one who can rule our for ever hoooooooo
Well spoken ba Lubinda.
Great job vp
May his soul rest in eternal peace. I remember him visiting me in my office here in Windhoek, Namibia.
Democracy shrinking. We praise God for the RCZ Church's courageous stand to encourage peaceful path
@Hannah-jk3dk
13 күн бұрын
It shrunk under ELC let's not pretend
We are organising our selves here in kitwe will meet tomorrow batubesha ba mwankole
We are coming to support tomorrow
@juliasphiri
13 күн бұрын
Kkkk as you have the force to contain the pressure. Don't be fooled Zambians will never be at the level Kenyans to what they did so stop fooling yourselves muzanya and game will end in the press conference
@julietbwalya2344
13 күн бұрын
@@juliasphiriuzanya ndiwe You think Kenya just woke up to react?
@julietbwalya2344
13 күн бұрын
Amen
We are coming to support the constitution as a non partisan
@DotyBwalya
13 күн бұрын
Yesssss!
If lungu was not eligible it means HH is not a president and we have to go for election
@julietbwalya2344
13 күн бұрын
Exactly my point Let's go back to polls
Ba Mwamba, just underline this, YOU SHALL NEVER GO ANYWHERE. NO INSTITUTION IN ZAMBIA SHALL TOLERATE YOUR EVIL MOVEMENTS, IN THIS COUNTRY. YOU ARE DONE ,YOU ARE A FINISHED PARTY
Thank you so much My vice president honourable given lubinda
We are behind you sir
Our hears are open.
When they were eating they were not asking people to help, but because it’s court case he needs support from poor people
Can you surely reconcile with such types of leaders,it's a shame
May God bless you
Good leadership lubinda
If Mr Lubinda doesn't want these people to dialogue, let it be then because there was no need for Lubinda to comment on this matter. What does these ukwa wants kanshi ??
7Years of plenty 👏👏👏💪💪💪👊👊👊🔥🔥🔥
Falsehood it's an offence in our penal code let HH resign
@stridematongo1019
12 күн бұрын
Us who voted for him we want him to continue
Their children will be watching Netflix and drinking tea, good luck to you
we will come tomorrow with stones to stand for our president ecl mwalatumpa ata
We are ready
We are coming sir
Mr HH does not have to meet or reach out to the former President. They do not share the same political beliefs and the vision of the country.
But is there consequences provided by the law for such behaviour by the speaker? Coz this was also exhibited by ECZ on Bowman and Malanji How is it that there is so blatan muddling of the law on the face of Zambians?
Clergymen ❤
It's always God who choices leader
Arrest mutolo phiri immediately
The pf they enjoy hustle.
He is eligible
That request can not be accepted , please go with your family members ,shame on you
Lubinda you were worst in your time?
Always maize defence very bitter where to ?
the fact Is that there very scared to meet us on the ballot papers
Are you sure you want to use innocent youths into this,you are all leaned politicians find amicable ways you can sort the grievances at hand.I don't think engaging the public into this is a health way to do it.Politics have made people lose life and property damaged,I don't think that is the best way to go.GO and meet HH in person in a closed door meeting with th pf executive with out undue noise in streets,sort what ever is at hand as gentlemen,you have your points of urgent,sit and talk behind closed doors as gentlemen.We need peace in the country, how have you failed to meet the Incurmbernt president instead of opening a door to arnachy. There is nothing that can't be addressed in an indaba,if you can't agree,call others from another country to come and put you together.That is I think I can advise for the sake of peace
Stop dream Mr man you are nothing HH for life
@hhju46
12 күн бұрын
He has failed
What time should that be
The pf manipulated the constitution because they were in power by that time . Ecl was elected two times and sworn in twice that all. So lungu does not qualify to stand for the fourth time. Let's follow the constitution not to manipulate it. If the wrong was done, corrections has to be done as well. What is Lubinda sayings?
Zayellow how do you feel to be in opposition
But why is he upset when addressing the media?
So it seems the PF media team have not improved at all. I guess everything else has not improved at all
Do you need fans at a court sitting? What are you afraid of appearing alone?
Go with your children whom u eat with
Bill then 😂😂😂
Zambia forward capwafye
Ka father kamatotoli😂
Looking very lost and too too old for politics
Rip very much sorry
Just go alone with your children y involve us innocent citizens
You pf are the first leaders to call us citizens to help you when things are turn against you but you forgot. What you did to us when you where in power, this issue of load shading you know the source and what cause , shortage of water comes pour raining season not from government
Given lubinda my younger man, your rage will only make you worn-out. Where were you when Edgar Lungu broke the constitution while you were minister of justice. It was not HH who did not want to meet Edgar. It's the character of Edgar Lungu and people around around him that has blocked the meeting. Money is not in circulation because your clique buried the money just before the end of 2021 elections. Hunger is in the prophesy. You were minister of agriculture with ignorance. Lubinda, can you store maize in plastic bags for more than 2years? You should be ashamed of yourself.
Lungu, Lungu is not pf. The entire group is Ukwa. Ukwa or PF. Were do you belong. Lost group
Mmmmmmmmmmm
Oracles of violence
Whose children are you urging to come to courncourt. Tell your children to come not other people's children.
@mutelayikona546
13 күн бұрын
imagine
You failed for 7years Mr lubinda what are you talking about
@julietbwalya2344
13 күн бұрын
Look at you😂😂😂😂 you are enjoying roads, infrastructures including the airport nd malls you still bark like a sick kabwa
The reason why no cadre should not come to court yard us because of keep peace ,because Ba Lungu and you ba Lubinda ARE VIOLENT PEOPLE
All I see in him is bitterness. Isn’t there even one positive thing you can say about HH that he has done so far?? When Lungu said he was going to give himself power and lock up HH forever, did any of you condemn him? The fact that you are even holding theses press briefings shows that your are free to do so. Why do you hold Lungu to such high standards - the man was nothing but a cadre with no vision.
@julietbwalya2344
13 күн бұрын
Bitterness is hh s other name with his brothers
Kkkkkkkkkkkkkk kkkkkkkkkkkkkk kkkkkkkkkkkkkk it's always, i, me and my self what an attitude, shamuna shame, shame, shame.
For what c? Leave people to work and contribute to national development as well as earning incomes for their families.
@julietbwalya2344
13 күн бұрын
Tell chilema to work nd stop misleading zambians
Why didn't you mention your children to turn up for support ? Foolishly, some parents will allow their children. Why? Wake up Zambians. Don't be used.
@julietbwalya2344
13 күн бұрын
Like chilema mentions his children to use panga? Wake up zambia turn up in numbers
Or was that supposed to be addressed by Bill 10?
Who removed HH from the cells when he was arrested, is it not scoot, where was Edger
@julietbwalya2344
13 күн бұрын
Your name says it all, vengeful people
@RichardMwiinga-xy4fs
13 күн бұрын
@@julietbwalya2344 how I wish we can meet some day
@julietbwalya2344
12 күн бұрын
@@RichardMwiinga-xy4fs why would I want to meet Come to South Africa. Man worshipper. I don't dance tribe
@RichardMwiinga-xy4fs
12 күн бұрын
@@julietbwalya2344 I don't worship any man, I know what I'm saying about these two
@julietbwalya2344
12 күн бұрын
@@RichardMwiinga-xy4fs ok
You are bitter that is why people are saying you dont kwon what you saying
Stop making noise . You are not providing leadership to the nation.We rejected you . Period.
@Twasubuka
13 күн бұрын
Go tell your wiso and nyoko the same words
Micheelo nowonder ??????? Hatred is so real... Being used is so real too. Yes we want to know where hh debts has gone to? He just talks talks nd blame others all the time but with empty promises. Shame
Written speeches. 😂😂😂You shall go on and on.
Which PF party now? Guys you have drama. Kkkkkkk kkkkkkk Allow the court to do their job. The statement, 'now also interfering ' means someone else was interfering before now.
no third term mwalilasa mukulu bwebene this time you want rule of law remember what you did during upnd petition fimba upoke
money is being hidden by you ba mpompwe keeping money to mrs lungu nicy and you did pay farmers,
Ba Lubinda stop behaving like you are STIL IN POWER. Don't say the youth of Zambia. You are a disgrace to our nation. Your language is like you are still in power . SHAME ON YOU
The matter is in court, why are you talking about it.
Zambia forward capwafye
Stop dream Mr man you are nothing HH for life