THE TREASON OF EXILE: EXPOSING THE DIASPORA MERCENARIES PLOTTING ZAMBIA’S DOWNFALL THE democratic sun rose over Zambia following the recent general elections, casting a light on the resilience of our republic. The Zambian people spoke, and a government was forged in the peaceful act of the ballot box. Yet, while the nation breathes a sigh […]

THE TREASON OF EXILE: EXPOSING THE DIASPORA MERCENARIES PLOTTING ZAMBIA’S DOWNFALL

THE democratic sun rose over Zambia following the recent general elections, casting a light on the resilience of our republic. The Zambian people spoke, and a government was forged in the peaceful act of  the ballot box. Yet, while the nation breathes a sigh of relief and looks toward the future, a dark cloud has gathered around the bitter elements that cannot contend the outcome of an election.  From the comfort of foreign lands, a cabal of disgruntled elements, hiding behind the anonymity of keyboards and the safety of foreign jurisdictions, has declared a digital war on the Zambian state.

Among these voices are individuals like Emmanuel Mwamba, Lilian Mutambo, Augustine Mukoka, Jay Jay Banda, and Charles Kakula. Operating from the safety of the diaspora, these individuals have abandoned constructive criticism for a scorched-earth campaign of disinformation. They are not loyal opposition; they are subversive elements. They are not freedom fighters; they are political mercenaries. Day after day, they use social media platforms to spew venom, attempting to discredit the electoral process and demonize a government that the majority of Zambians legitimately elected.

Their strategy is as predictable as it is dangerous. Having lost the political argument at home, they have resorted to wage a propaganda war from abroad, designed to paint Zambia as a failed state. They accuse the government of rigging elections without a shred of credible evidence, ignoring the peaceful conduct of the polls and the overwhelming support the ruling party garnered. Their resentment of the democratic will of the people is unprecedented, and their refusal to accept the verdict of the ballot box is a direct assault on the sovereignty of the Zambian people.

Most alarmingly, these elements have crossed a line that no patriot should ever cross: they have dragged the Zambia Army into the mud of partisan politics.

It is the height of treachery to accuse the disciplined men and women of our defence forces of engaging in “imaginary roles” during the election. The Zambia Army is a professional institution, a bastion of stability and national pride. By spreading lies about the military’s involvement in domestic politics, these diaspora critics are attempting to undermine the integrity of our security apparatus. Their claims are not just false; they are incitement.

Take, for example, the tragic death of former Minister Mutotwe Kafwaya. The circumstances surrounding his fatal shooting were a matter of national tragedy and were addressed within the confines of the law. However, these subversive elements have callously weaponized his death. They shout about the shooting from the rooftops of foreign cities while deliberately omitting the context and the legal realities of the incident. They are not seeking justice; they are seeking to mislead, they are seeking martyrs to fuel an insurrection. They are using tragedy to incite war, hoping that by inflaming emotions, they can spark the very flames they claim to fear.

Furthermore, these individuals hold insatiable appetite to engage in every crime that hurts Zambia. The leaking of sensitive state information, particularly regarding Zambia Army staff promotions and transfers, is not activism. It is espionage. The dissemination of internal military intelligence on social media platforms is a direct threat to national security. It compromises the operational integrity of our forces and puts the lives of our soldiers at risk. These individuals are playing a dangerous game with state secrets, treating national security as mere fodder for their YouTube channels and Facebook pages.

These actions are not just unpatriotic; they are existential threats to the Zambian state. By inciting insurrection and leaking classified information, these individuals are committing treason. They are enemies of the State who are willing to see Zambia burn in flames just to satisfy their personal bitterness and political vanity. They are unpatriotic individuals who have forgotten that citizenship is not just a passport, but a duty to protect the nation’s sovereignty and peace.

Zambia is a peaceful nation. We are a people who value dialogue, tolerance, and the rule of law. But we cannot and must not tolerate those who seek to incite violence and destabilize the country from the comfort of a foreign sofa. The actions of Mwamba, Mutambo, Mukoka, Banda, Kakula, and their cohorts are a stain on our national character.

The time has come for every well-meaning Zambian to renounce these subversive elements. We must not allow their voices to drown out the sound of a nation moving forward and building its development trajectory under a new theme of Grow Zambia Agenda. We must defend our country against the digital mercenaries who wish to drag us back into chaos.

Zambia does not need such individuals. We do not need those whose appetites are whetted by the prospect of war. We do not need those who leak state secrets and disparage our armed forces. These individuals should be viewed with the utmost scrutiny and rejected by the society they claim to serve. Their place in history will not be that of heroes, but of traitors who tried, and failed, to destroy the beloved motherland. Let us stand together and say, not on our watch.

Dr. Martin Mushumba
Public Policy Specialist and Higher Education Quality Assurance Expert