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Those close to Rupiah are misleading him – Mpezeni

Those close to Rupiah are misleading him – Mpezeni
By Amos Malupenga
Wed 12 May 2010, 04:02 CAT

PARAMOUNT chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni people in Eastern Province yesterday asked President Rupiah Banda to tribally balance his Cabinet because Ngonis are not represented.

In an interview from his base in Chipata, Mpezeni said he was not fighting anyone but merely stating a fact. “There should be tribal balancing just like it was during KK’s Dr Kenneth Kaunda time,” Mpezeni said.

“I have no minister in Cabinet. It is just other chiefs from here Eastern Province who are enjoying. Lameck Mangani (home affairs minister) and Dr Kazonga (local government and housing minister) are Chewas from chief Gawa Undi. Dora Siliya (education minister)and Peter Daka (agriculture minister) are Nsenga. Maxwell Mwale (mines minister) is Kunda. So what do I have? Nothing! Not even a diplomat”

Mpezeni said Ngonis were also a factor in Eastern Province and needed to be in decision-making positions. He wondered what they would get out the sweat they poured during the 2008 presidential campaign for President Banda who hails from chief Chikuwe of the Chewa people in Chipata.

“I am asking, what is it that we have benefitted because we also campaigned for President Banda?” Mpezeni asked. “The truth must be said. I am not fighting anyone.”

Asked about what he thought on President Banda’s leadership, Mpezeni said it was just alright except there were a few ministers close to him and misleading him.

“Generally the leadership is ok although we would like to see some more developmental projects,” Mpezeni said. “But there are a few ministers. These are close to him and are misleading him.”

Labels: CHIEF MPEZENI, EASTERN PROVINCE, RUPIAH BANDA

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