Zambia’s Collapse: Reckless Leadership Drives Nation to the Brink
Ackim Antony Njobvue delivered a scathing critique of Zambia’s political and economic decline, accusing the country’s leadership of reckless mismanagement and shameless self-enrichment at the expense of ordinary citizens. Speaking at the launch of the Democratic Union Party (DUP), Njobvue tore into the corrupt practices, divisive politics, and failed policies that have plunged Zambia into unprecedented suffering.
Zambia, a nation rich in resources and potential, has become a shadow of its former self. Crippling debt, rampant corruption, and poor governance have created a toxic environment where only a privileged few thrive while the majority are left to endure misery.
“The Zambia we see today is an embarrassment—a nation betrayed by its own leaders. Our so-called public servants are nothing more than selfish elites lining their pockets while the rest of us suffer,” Njobvue declared with palpable anger.
Under the current leadership, Zambia’s economy has spiraled out of control. The once-promising nation now faces an unbearable cost of living, decaying infrastructure, and skyrocketing unemployment.
Healthcare in Ruins: Public hospitals, once a beacon of hope, now resemble morgues, with no medicines, overworked staff, and patients dying from preventable conditions.
Education Abandoned: Schools lack teachers, resources, and basic infrastructure, condemning a generation of youth to a cycle of ignorance and poverty.
Debt Overload: Zambia’s leaders have mortgaged the future by accruing billions in unsustainable debt, leaving the nation at the mercy of foreign creditors.
“The hospitals are empty, the schools are falling apart, and businesses are collapsing. What kind of leadership allows this? What kind of leaders are these, who sell our future for personal gain?” Njobvue asked.
Njobvue also lambasted the divisive tactics of Zambia’s politicians, accusing them of using ethnicity and regionalism to cling to power. Instead of fostering unity, they have weaponized tribal loyalties, deepening the fractures in an already divided society.
“Politicians who should unite us are the architects of division. They stoke hatred and exploit tribal lines to maintain their stranglehold on power. This must end,” he said.
The suffering is visible everywhere. Farmers can no longer afford fertilizer. Entrepreneurs are suffocated by red tape and extortion. The youth, despite their qualifications, are shut out of opportunities by a system that rewards nepotism over merit.
“Zambians are hardworking people, but what good is hard work when the system is rigged against you? The leadership we have is parasitic, feeding on the very people it is supposed to serve,” Njobvue said.
He criticized the government’s flagrant corruption, citing the sale of profitable state-owned companies to cronies and foreign investors, leaving Zambia impoverished while a select few grow richer.
“Patriotism is dead among our leaders. They have sold our land, our companies, and our dignity. They are traitors to this nation,” he declared.
Njobvue’s speech was more than an indictment; it was a rallying cry for change. He urged Zambians to reject the corrupt status quo and embrace a new vision of responsible, people-centered leadership.
“The time for excuses is over. The time for blaming colonialism, global markets, and external forces is done. Our suffering is the result of one thing: reckless, greedy leadership,” he said.
The DUP’s plan, he explained, is rooted in restoring Zambia’s self-respect and prosperity. By prioritizing local investment, job creation, and transparent governance, the party seeks to rescue Zambia from its current trajectory.
“We refuse to let Zambia remain a laughingstock, a country with so much potential but no results. We will not rest until every Zambian has the opportunity to thrive,” he concluded.
KUMWESU DEC 4, 2024
Zambia’s Collapse: Reckless Leadership Drives Nation to the Brink
