With Only to Constituencies to Go, Banda Wins the Presidency

Hello,

Hate it or love it, Zambia's Acting President Rupiah Banda has won Zambia's presidency. I have just been following the results from the few constituencies that have been announced on radio and television by the Electoral Commission of Zambia.

I notice that there has been a lot of anxiety in the run-up to the last results of the election. Patriotic Front officials and cadres have been very excited and hilarious

At the latest announcement, one which we could say has put a nail on Sata's political career, we are being told that the final count is 708,683 for the MMD and 682,171 for the opposition Patriotic Front.

It is obviously subjudice to announce that the MMD has won the election, but that is the case.

For the next five years, Rupiah Banda will lead Zambia, appoint and disappoint! He will preside over the destinies of the Zambian people; he will think for each and every Zambian, including us the youths.

While I have no problem with Rupiah Banda's victory, I am worried that as a youth, the MMD, especially under RB, does not inspire any hope and confidence in the young people.

The so-called Citizen Economic Empowerment Commission is dishing out funds to only the rich and well-connected. Youths are doomed, like it or not!!

Party officials and individuals who have something to gain from the Banda's win will think I am getting personal, but for me, all hope is lost.

For me, Rupiah Banda is tired and part of the old-school era, without any hint what this generation is up to.

The electorate is tired and fed up: The ECZ knows it, the youths know it and everyone should embrace these opinions.

For me, Zambia has been going to the dogs and has now arrived.

I'll see you,