Runaway ex-Petauke MP, Banda, courts more trouble as Ngoni royal leaders report him to police

The Ngoni Royal Establishment has reported former Petauke Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Banda, to police for alleging that Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV was killed. Chief Nzamane IV of the Ngoni Royal Establishment denied as untrue Banda’s claims, noting that the former lawmaker was currently on the run. He strongly condemned the reported assertions, describing them as malicious and misleading, and urged the Zambian public to disregard the statements.

Chief Nzamane stressed that Banda was not Ngoni and, therefore, had no authority to speak on the matter of the late paramount chief. Banda’s baseless and divisive remarks. The late Paramount Chief was a symbol of unity who championed peace and national development,” he stated.

Chief Nzamane clarified that while Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV had the right to privacy regarding his health, it was well known that he passed away due to an illness for which he had been receiving medical care. “We therefore appeal to Mr. Banda, and all citizens, to refrain from spreading unfounded claims and to allow us to mourn our leader with dignity,” the traditional leader said.

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He further expressed concern that an individual would attempt to instigate tribal tensions in a matter that did not involve him. Chief Nzamane called on Banda to stop issuing false statements and to let the Ngoni people mourn their leader peacefully, without dragging his name into political theatrics. Meanwhile, Chief Hamusonde VII of the Lundwe people of Bweengwa in Monze District has joined the nation in mourning the death of Ngwenyama Nkosi ya Makhosi Paramount Chief Mpezeni IV, the revered traditional leader of the Ngoni people of Zambia.

The Hamusonde Royal Establishment together with the Lwanza Traditional Ceremony Organising Committee expressed deep sadness over the passing of the Eastern Province traditional leader. He described the death as a profound loss not only to the Ngoni people but to the entire nation of Zambia. “Throughout his reign, he distinguished himself as a champion of culture, unity, peace, and traditional leadership, earning the admiration and respect of people from all walks of life,” Chief Hamusonde VII stated. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express permission from ZAMBIA MONITOR.

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