Lungu fires Mutati

President Edgar Lungu has fired Works and Supply Minister Felix Mutati and withdrawn his nomination as Member of Parliament.

President Lungu has since replaced Mutati, who leads a faction of the MMD, with Lunte Member of Parliament Mutotwe Kafwaya.

The Head of State says there is no need for speculation on the revocation of Mutati’s appointment because he has the discretion to fire and hire, adding that the move is necessary.

President Lungu has since encouraged Mr. Kafwaya. to work hard and prove himself.

And Kafwaya. says his focus will be to ensure that ballot papers are printed locally as he takes up his new mandate.

Speaking after being sworn in at State House today, Kafwaya told journalists that he will further focus on continuous assessment of existing government infrastructure.

President Lungu will in due course nominate another person to Parliament as MP.