ABIA GOVT BERATES NDC GUBERNATORIAL CANDIDATE OGAH OVER CLAIMS OF SUPPORTING ATIKU. (PHOTO).

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 Abia Government Berates NDC Gubernatorial Candidate Ogah Over Claims of Supporting Atiku The Abia State Government has dismissed allegations by the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) gubernatorial candidate in the state, Etugo Ogah, that it is backing Atiku Abubakar and Chibuike Amaechi of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) for the 2027 presidential election. Ogah made the claim while addressing members of his party recently. He alleged that the Abia State Government is neither supporting President Bola Tinubu nor Peter Obi, but is instead supporting Atiku Abubakar and Amaechi. “The present government of Abia, they are not supporting Tinubu or Peter Obi, they are supporting Atiku and Amaechi and I want to reveal it to you people,” Ogah was quoted as saying. Reacting, the Special Adviser to Governor Alex Otti on Media and Publicity, Ferdinand Ekeoma, described Ogah as a content creator seeking relevance through unfounded statements against the governor. Ekeoma accused the NDC can...
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FORMER V.P OF ZAMBIA, DR. GUY LINDSAY SCOTT, HAS DIED, 82.(PHOTO).

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 Former Vice President of Zambia, Dr. Guy Lindsay Scott, Has Died, 82


It is with profound shock and sorrow that we report to our country and the world, the passing of our former Republican Vice President, Dr. Guy Lindsay Scott, today 15th July 2026 at his farm in Leopalds Hill, Lusaka. 


Until his death, Dr. Scott had remained in the background and out of political limelight, and leaves a huge illustrious legacy of public life and service to Zambia. Dr. Guy Scot was loved by Zambians.


Early Life & Roots


Guy Lindsay Scott was born on June 1, 1944, in the border town of Livingstone, Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia). His Scottish father was a doctor and an independent Member of Parliament who openly supported Zambian nationalists during the struggle for independence. This early exposure to anti-colonial politics deeply influenced Scott's worldview.


Academic Pursuit & Government Work


After studying economics at Cambridge University, Scott returned home to work as a planner in Zambia's newly formed Ministry of Finance. Later, he went back to the UK to earn a master's and a PhD in Cognitive Science and Artificial Intelligence from the University of Sussex, followed by robotics research at Oxford.


Agribusiness & Farming Success


Scott founded Walkover Estates, an agribusiness focused on high-value crops like irrigated wheat and strawberries. He earned a strong local reputation as a fair employer who took the time to learn and speak local languages.


First Political Breakthrough


Scott joined the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) and was elected MP for Mpika Central. Appointed as the Minister of Agriculture, he successfully navigated Zambia through the "drought of the century" in 1992, averting a major food crisis.


Co-Founding the Patriotic Front

2001


After leaving the MMD, Scott teamed up with his close friend and charismatic political ally, Michael Sata, to form the Patriotic Front (PF). Together, they spent a decade building a grassroots, pro-poor coalition.


Becoming Vice President

2011


Following the PF's historic election victory, President Michael Sata appointed Guy Scott as the 12th Vice President of Zambia. He was widely popular for his approachable, down-to-earth demeanor.


Acting President of Zambia

2014


When President Sata tragically passed away in office in October 2014, Scott assumed the role of Acting President for 90 days. This historic transition made him the first white head of state in sub-Saharan Africa since F.W. de Klerk.


His contributions to the Country are enomous. Dr. Scott is survived by a wife, four children. The Government of the Republic of Zambia will accord Dr Scott a State Funeral as former Vice President and Acting President of the Republic of Zambia. 


May His Soul Rest In Eternal  Peace.

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