As the scandal is unfolding, the resignation of Hon. Stanley Kakubo isn’t enough in Lusaka, Zambia. His actions are showing that its not all roses within the ranks of the President. His Star Boy is now under the weather and his facing a storm.
President Hakainde Hichilema cannot run away from this, as Kakubo is only the one exposed. Certainly, if someone who was loyal and closely associated could eat like this. There is most likely others in the cabinet who does the same.
Kakubo got $200,000 dollars and a Mercedes from a Chinese business man. That is a lot of eating and giving favours for a “good” deal. Therefore, this shows what his men does and how they operate.
This have to be a case for the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has easily started to investigate opposition and activists. Now the clock is ticking for ACC to do the same against Kakubo. We know the President was reluctant to sack him or even ask for his resignation. However, the pressure was too much to handle. Now his gone, but the case remains the same.
That Stanley Kakubo was able to do it and thought he could conceal it says it all. He thought he could get away with it and get the dollars at ease. As a Minister he could get a free ride and not being questioned over it. The money was coming in and he could trick the books. However, his plan and his scheme is uncovered.
Now the question is… will others fall because they did the same. Can HH say his other Ministers or appointees aren’t involved in similar matters? Can he with all honesty?
If his young upstart is doing this… what is the well seasoned ones surrounding him?
We don’t have the answers, but the authorities have to make a case and investigate the matter. That is the gist of it. There is a need for Kakubo to answer for what he did and give reasons to the officers. That’s a given…
HH and Kakubo have to make waves now. There is a need to air this out and let the dirty laundry out in public. Because, there is no way people will let this one slide. No, this sort of deal makes everything muddy and nothing is clear.
It is up to the President and what the people’s in his ear is saying. However, if he wants people pleased and are concerned about the image of his government. He needs to act swiftly and prove that others aren’t implicated in similar agreements. Peace.
MinBane 