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.

Mike Mulongoti

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.