Mike Mulongoti

Mike Mulongoti

Mike Mulongoti (born 3 August 1951, died 2 May 2019) was a Zambian politician who served as the president of the People's Party.

Career

Zambian Parliament

Mulongoti earned a Masters of Business Administration prior to his career in politics. He joined the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy and served as Deputy Minister of Defense.[1] He was subsequently one of 22 ministers who were fired for opposing an amendment to the Constitution to extend President Frederick Chiluba's tenure.[1] Mulongoti was a founding member of the Forum for Democracy and Development and contested the 2001 general elections.[1]

Mulongoti was later appointed as Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services and Minister of Works and Supply under presidents Levy Mwanawasa and Rupiah Banda.[2][3] In this role, he contributed to the civil forfeiture of nearly $60 million stolen during the rule of Frederick Chiluba. The money was used to upgrade hospitals.[4]

Death and legacy

Mulongoti was diagnosed with cancer in 2018.[5] He was initially treated at University Teaching Hospital before being evacuated to South Africa for specialized treatment.[2][6] He returned to Zambia later and died on 2 May 2019. Mulongoti was laid to rest at Leopard's Hill Memorial Park and is survived by wife Betty Mulongoti.[5] Mulongoti’s closest political ally, Nason Msoni, attended the service.

References

  1. ^ a b c "Mulongoti: A life of courage – Zambia Daily Mail". www.daily-mail.co.zm. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  2. ^ a b "Zambia : People's Party President Mike Mike Mulongoti has died". 2019-05-02. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  3. ^ "MIKE MULONGOTI DIES ~". 2019-05-02. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  4. ^ "Zambia seizes 'Chiluba millions'". 2008-05-09. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  5. ^ a b "MIKE MULONGOTI PUT TO REST AT LEOPARD'S HILL MEMORIAL PARK". Phoenix FM. 2019-05-07. Retrieved 2022-04-06.
  6. ^ "Lungu directs evacuation of Mulongoti – Zambia Daily Mail". www.daily-mail.co.zm. Retrieved 2022-04-06.