In a statement, Mpundu accused the government of having stolen billions from the poor and subsequently wrecking the economy.

He stated that the high cost of living was beyond the reach of ordinary citizens and questioned whether Zambians were expected to applaud the administration for reducing fuel prices by K2. 

Hon Mpundu further asserted that while the PF government was accused of inflating fuel prices by K3, the current administration had been charging fuel at double the price.

He cited the UPND government for pretending to be leaders while exploiting citizens, referring to them as opportunists who take advantage of people’s suffering.