Suspended MMD Eastern Province youth chairperson Chembe Daka says he deeply regrets urinating in the council chamber during the totalling of results for the recent Kasenengwa by-election.
In a statement issued yesterday, Daka sought forgiveness for the incident, and apologised unreservedly to the province and the nation.
“Allow me to apologise to the whole nation and the entire province for the embarrassment and shame I caused on Thursday night in the Chipata council chamber. I deeply regret what took place and I am asking to be given room for improvement. I will be most grateful to be forgiven as the issue was a public disgrace,” the statement read in part.
A drunk Daka had been sleeping throughout the tallying period in the council chamber and was only awakened around 01:30 hours on Friday September 19 by shouts of people celebrating news that MMD’s Victoria Kalima had taken an early lead in the by-election.
In a stupor, Daka staggered to his feet and after struggling with his zip, relieved himself in full view of officials from the Electoral Commission of Zambia and other stakeholders.
Most of the election monitors in the chamber burst into laughter as an oblivious Daka continued relieving himself.
Amid the shock, Kasenengwa returning officer Noel Sichale asked police officers in the chamber to arrest Daka.
Daka was detained at Chipata Central Police and was only released after paying an admission of guilt fine.
The case has since been closed.
Daka was not seen in public for several days after the incident.
Eastern Province MMD secretary Samuel Lugomo Phiri said the party’s committee would soon meet to discuss Daka’s issue.
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Urinating Politician Apologises
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