Mike Mulongoti
Mike Mulongoti | |
|---|---|
 Mike Mulongoti in 2012 | |
| Born | Mike Isaiah Mulongoti |
| Died | May 2, 2019 (aged 67) |
| Cause of death | Cancer[1] |
| Occupation | Politician |
| Known for | People's Party president |
Mike Isaiah Mulongoti (3 August 1951 — 2 May 2019) was a Zambian politician and President of the People's Party. He also served as Cabinet Minister, Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services and Minister of Works & Supply in the Movement for Multiparty Democracy under President Levy Mwanawasa and Rupiah Banda.
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.[2] He was subsequently one of 22 ministers who were fired for opposing an amendment to the Constitution to extend President Frederick Chiluba's tenure.[2] Mulongoti was a founding member of the Forum for Democracy and Development and contested the 2001 general elections.[2]
Mulongoti was later appointed as Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services and Minister of Works and Supply under presidents Levy Mwanawasa and Rupiah Banda.[3][4] 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.[5]
Death
Mulongoti was diagnosed with cancer in 2018.[6] He was initially treated at University Teaching Hospital before being evacuated to South Africa for specialized treatment.[3][7] 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.[6] Mulongoti’s closest political ally, Nason Msoni, attended the service.
References
- ↑ People’s Party President Mike Mike Mulongoti has died, Lusaka Times
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