Clergy and veteran politician pay Tribute to Former President Frederick Chiluba

Northmead assemblys Dr.Bishop Joshua H.k Banda reflects on the enduring legacy of President Chiluba, Zambia’s second Republican president, who passed away 14 years ago.

He shares shares his personal experience of knowing President Chiluba as a spiritual man and a leader who prioritized his walk with God.

Bishop Banda highlights President Chiluba’s commitment to prayer, citing daily morning prayer meetings at State House, which he believes sustained Zambia during difficult moments.

He says pastor emphasizes that President Chiluba’s faith was not ceremonial, but a profound statement that shaped the moral fabric of the country.

Dr.Banda expresses gratitude for President Chiluba’s commitment to faith and prayer, which he believes has benefited Zambia,he encourage listeners to embrace the importance of faith and prayer in leadership.

Meanwhile veteran politician Dr.Vernon j.Mwanga shares a personal anecdote about his relationship with former Zambian President Frederick Chiluba.

He says met him In 1970 at the United Nations headquarters in New York, where you were Zambia’s ambassador, and he was part of the Zambian delegation.

Mr Mwanga says their close personal relationship lasted until you both began advocating for a shift from a one-party system to multi-party politics in Zambia during the 1980s.

He adds that president Chiluba, owent on to play a significant role in Zambia’s transition to multi-party democracy,where He became the second president of Zambia in 1991, after winning the country’s first multi-party presidential election.

Speaking during the 14 memorial anniversary for the late Dr.Fredrick Chiluba,advocate for Zambia as a Christian nation Bishop BillyMfula says Dr.Frederick Chiluba, Zambia’s second president, had a profound impact on your life and the lives of many others.

He says Dr.Chiluba's declaration of Zambia as a Christian nation in 1991 was a significant moment in the country’s history.

Bishop Billy Mfula says His commitment to his faith was evident throughout his presidency and beyond.

He says late Dr Chiluba broke his alabaster box” by demonstrating his devotion to God, just like the woman named Mary in Mark 14:3.