CABINET ASKS ACTING PRESIDENT DR. GUY SCOTT TO RESIGN - PASSES VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE The Cabinet of the Republic of Zambia has now moved to pass a vote of no confidence in Acting President Dr Guy Scott and have with immediate effect asked him to resign his position. Reading a signed statement on behalf of all Ministers gathered at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Harry Kalaba flanked by other key Cabinet Ministers say the actions of Dr. Guy Scott are now a threat to National Security and they have since informed the Central Committee of the PF on their decision. Among those present in the packed Board room include the following; 1) Hon. Harry Kalaba 2) Hon. Alexander Chikwanda 3) Hon. Fackson Shamenda 4) Hon. Inonge Wina 5) Hon. Jean Kapata 6) Hon. Joseph Kasonde 7) Hon. Nkandu Luo 8) Hon. Joseph Katema 9) Hon. Emerine Kabanshi 10. Hon. Yamfwa Mukanga 11) Hon. Dr. John Phiri 12. Hon. Christopher Yaluma 13. Hon. Edgar C. Lungu 14. Dr. Ngosa Simbyakula STATEMENT ISSUED BY CABINET MINISTERS AT THE PRESS CONFERENCE HELD AT FOREIGN AFFAIRS BOARDROOM 17TH DECEMBER 2014 SUBJECT; AN EXPRESSION OF VOTE OF NO CONFIDENCE IN DR. GUY SCOTT AND PROPOSED REMOVAL FROM OFFICE OF ACTING PRESIDENT We have called this Media Briefing to make profound pronouncements to the nation. Following the death of our beloved President, His Excellency Mr. Michael Chilufya Sata, the subsequent transition has been led by Dr. Guy Scott, in a dangerous and haphazard manner without due regard to the peace, security, unity and stability that this country is renowned for. We have noted with deep concern that since Dr. Guy Scott assumed the office of Acting President, he has carried out his duties without regard to the law, to the principles of collective responsibility, and without consultation with his Cabinet colleagues as is expected in such a transition. He has taken numerous actions that endanger the peace, unity and security of the country. Dr, Scott has persistently taken advice from known private individuals disregarding established institutions and bodies such as Cabinet. With hindsight, it has become apparently clear that it is for good reason that President Michael Chilufya Sata never gave Dr. Scott an opportunity to act as President. Because of the above-mentioned matters, the Ministers unreservedly take responsibility and tender their strong apologies to the Nation for selecting and affirming that Dr. Guy Scott should act as President on its Cabinet Meeting held on 29th October 2014. Clearly the confidence and trust we reposed in Dr. Scott was totally misplaced and he has since abused our trust and confidence repeatedly. And as Cabinet we have noted that Dr. Scott has persistently worked against the interest of the party that sponsored him as a Member of Parliament and allows him to be Vice-President of the country and subsequently as Acting President. Dr. Scott’s actions have clearly been inimical to the interests of the nation. His actions have the potential to stoke instability in a nation that has been anchored on peace and profound human fellowship. We urge Dr. Scott to immediately resign from his position as Acting Republican President on moral grounds. As Cabinet Ministers, we have decided to express a clear Vote of No Confidence in his leadership and in his ability to carry out the remaining duration of the transition. By virtue of this statement, the Ministers are informing the Central Committee of the Patriotic Front of the Vote of No Confidence against Dr. Guy Scott and are advised to take notice of our decision. Further, we direct the Secretary to Cabinet working together with the Attorney General to ensure that an urgent Cabinet Meeting is immediately convened with the agenda to discuss the possibility of replacing Dr. Scott as Acting President. CABINET MINISTERS CABINET MINISTERS THAT SIGNED THE ACCOMPANYING PRESS STATEMENT ISSUED AT MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS ON WEDNESDAY 17TH DECEMBER 2014 1. HON. ALEXANDER CHIKWANDA- Minister of Finance 2. HON. NGOSA SIMBYAKULA- Minister of Home Affairs 3. HON. EDGAR LUNGU- Minister of Defence. Minister of Justice 4. HON. HARRY KALABA- Minister of Foreign Affairs 5. HON INONGE WINA –Minister of Gender and Child Development 6. HON. CHRISTOPHER YALUMA- Minister of Mines, Energy and Water Development 7. HON. FACKSON SHAMENDA- Minister of Labour and Social Security 8. HON. JEAN KAPATA- Minister of Tourism and Arts 9. HON. JOSEPH KASONDE- Minister of Health 10. HON JOHN PHIRI- Minister of Education, Science, Vocational Training and Early Childhood Education 11. HON. NKANDU LUO- Minister of Chiefs and Traditional Affairs 12. HON. JOSEPH KATEMA- Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services 13. HON. EMERINE KABANSHI- Minister of Community Development, Mother and Child Health 14. HON. YAMFWA MUKANGA- Minister of Transport Works Supply and Communications
Posted on: Wed, 17 Dec 2014 11:16:26 +0000
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