This death is so painfull!
Opposition United Party for National Development – (UPND) Deputy Spokeperson Patricia Mwanashigwele has died aged 50.
Mwanashigwele who is also Katuba Member of Parliament died at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) in the early hours of today after an illness.
UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema has expressed shock at the death of Mwashingwele who has died barely two weeks after the death of her husband.
Hichilema, in a statement, remembered Mwashingwele as a humble intellectual who was also a courageous and prolific debater.
“It is with shock that we received the death of Hon. Patricia Mwashingwele who, until her demise, was our Member of Parliament for Katuba Constituency. Indeed Patricia was a courageous and hardworking woman who’s contribution to the growth of UPND in Katuba and Central province in general is immeasurable. Patricia was very intellectual and at the same time very humble. Those that care to follow parliament radio will attest to the fact that Patricia was a prolific debater and a courageous one at that,” the UPND leader stated.
He added: “To her the family, we commiserate with you. This is a difficult time and we will do everything possible to make the burden lighter. To the wider UPND family, please let us show our love once more to the family of Patricia. This is a great loss to the UPND family but we shall overcome.
“As we mourn Patricia let us remember to commit her to God through our lord Jesus Christ by referring to 2 Timothy 4:6-8; Patricia fought the fight and now it remains on us to carry on where she left off.
“Rest in Peace our dear sister and comrade, Patricia.”
It is with shock that we received the death of Hon. Patricia Mwashingwele who, until her demise, was our Member of…
Posted by Hakainde Hichilema on Wednesday, May 1, 2019
And UPND Keembe MP Princess Kasune who broke the news of Mwashingwele’s demise said her death is a great loss to the entire nation of Zambia, women in leadership, the Lenje people and UPND party.
“Today Hon Mwashingwele of Katuba Constituency passed away few minutes ago. Unbelievable still not believing this. Our big sister for central province unreal,” Kasune confirmed in a statement.
“Indeed life is too short. Fleeting life is What a loss for Bwine Mukuni,” Kasune wrote on her Facebook page.
Meanwhile, Stanley Kakubo, the Kapiri MP, wrote: “This morning we have woken up to sad news of the passing of Katuba Constitiuency MP Hon. Patricia Mwashingwele.
“Hon. Mwashingwele died at UTH early this morning barely two weeks after her husband passed away too.
“I last saw Hon. Mwashingwele about a week ago when we both attended a meeting that was chaired by our party President Hakainde Hichilema.
“On behalf of the people of Kapiri Mposhi Constituency we send our heart felt condolences to the bereaved family and the people of Katuba.
“May Her Soul Rest in Peace.”
