KAMBWILI IN BRIBE POSER

…fumes over allegations he was bought to join alliance

Speculation has mounted that it was improbable that a man who was failing to meet legal costs could leave around “spare” money that could be stolen.

It is understood that talks between Mr Kambwili and Hakainde Hichilema are stuck over the fielding of candidates.

The talks have also been delayed because Mr Kambwili wants an equal position in the alliance, demanding that the new pact be called ‘UPNDC’.

In the audio, Mr Kambwili has directed his members to stop the “nonsense” of spreading rumours that he was paid by the UPND.

“Stop spreading rumours ait nalyamo (he was paid),” he is heard saying.

Mr Kambwili warned that he would be compelled to take disciplinary action against

NDC members who would continue to spread rumours.

And Mr Kambwili said the issue of the alliance between the NDC and the UPND had nothing to do with junior members of the NDC.

He said NDC members would be informed at the right time once discussions were concluded between the two parties.

Mr Kambwili also challenged NDC members who want to join UPND to go ahead, saying that the doors were open for them to leave.

“We have told you to leave the issue of the alliance to us who are discussing it. It has nothing to do with junior members of the party.

“You will be informed at an appropriate time when all discussions are done. Can you stop this nonsense! I think this is getting out of hand.

Stop this nonsense. Those of you that want to go to UPND, the door is open. Go and join them,” Mr Kambwili said.

“We have already said, the issue of the pact is between us who are discussing that issue with UPND and when everything is said and done, we will inform everybody. You are becoming undisciplined,” Mr Kambwili warned in the audio.

It is alleged that the NDC leadership has been bought by the UPND who are determined to make the former Patriotic Front official as the running mate to Mr Hakainde Hichilema.