In a scathing critique that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape of Zambia, Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba has accused former Vice President Dr. Nevers Mumba of betraying his Christian values and integrity. This criticism comes after Mumba’s recent outspoken support for President Hakainde Hichilema amid mounting concerns over human rights abuses in Zambia.
Mwamba, in a pointed statement, lambasted Mumba for deliberately ignoring the widespread human rights violations under the current administration. He highlights the troubling reports of torture, harassment, restricted rights, and exclusion based on tribe or region that have become commonplace under President Hichilema’s government.
“Dr. Mumba’s recent comments are not just politically misguided, they are deeply un-Christian,” Mwamba said. “In his eagerness to defend President Hichilema, Mumba has ignored the numerous reports from global watchdogs such as the USA Country Report on Human Rights, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch, all of which have raised serious alarms about the human rights situation in Zambia.”
According to Mwamba, Mumba’s actions represent a dangerous departure from the Christian principles he has long professed to uphold. The ambassador pointed out that Mumba’s support for the ruling government at the expense of truth and justice is a stark contrast to the love, truth, and justice that should guide both political and spiritual leadership.
Mwamba further expressed concern about the “bitterness and hate” Mumba has seemingly harbored, despite his frequent references to scripture. He accused Mumba of prioritizing political loyalty over his Christian duty, calling on him to “return to the values of love, truth, and justice” that are integral to Christianity.
The political tensions between the former vice president and Ambassador Mwamba reflect the growing divide within Zambia’s leadership. As Zambia faces increasing scrutiny from international bodies regarding its human rights practices, Mwamba warns that the country is at a tipping point. With reports of oppression, attacks on critics, and a breakdown of democratic institutions, Zambia’s once-stable democracy now faces a dire challenge under President Hichilema’s government.
Mwamba concluded his remarks by urging Dr. Mumba to remember the teachings of Christ, who came to heal the broken-hearted and set free the oppressed. “Faith without works is dead,” Mwamba emphasized, reiterating that true Christian faith is measured by the fruits one bears—through actions, not just words.
As the debate continues, many Zambians are left wondering whether the country’s leaders will return to the values of peace, justice, and human dignity, or if Zambia will continue down a perilous path of political division and human rights abuses.
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