ZAMBIA: Embattled Lusambo brands church as Hichilema's govt-extension

By: The Editor

Embattled foul-mouthed politician, Bownman Lusambo has asked the church to lift its shroud of silence on government’s decision to remove electricity and fuel subsidies beginning next year.

In his Facebook posting, the alleged run-away dad assumed the tone of a pontiff saying, “The Church in Zambia needs to wake up and speak for its flock. Silence will be a betray of its conscience. The Church needs to denounce the suffering that President Hichilema wants to inflict on the poor people of Zambia.”

Lusambo who has been making headlines for his political woes, has challenged the church to raise its voice on decisions being made by Republican President Hakainde Hichilema:

“No matter how much he attempts to defend the decision, President Hichilema knows that the action to remove subsidies and increase electricity tariffs will hurt the poor the most.

“In all this confusion, I am searching for the voice of the Church. Where are the Church leaders? Zambia is a deeply religious society with majority being practicing Christians.”

According to Lusambo, the church has lost direction since the ascension of President Hichilema to power; questioning whether the body of Christ is still relevant:

“Throughout our history, the Church in Zambia has always raised its voice the loudest over issues national matters.
The Church has conspicuously been silent over this matter which will gravely affect its flock.

The behavior of the Church in Zambia since President Hichilema assumed office is in contradiction of its original mandate handed down by God, Almighty.”

Meanwhile, majority Zambian Social Media users have lambasted the former grave digger, urging him to concentrate on matters which his “small” brain understands better.