I got it, you need to be root
somehow install rootsh, yes, very safe, somewhere in your app manager list, just click it and install, it will allow you to gain root

then,
xterm
sudo gainroot
emelfm2

now your emelfm2 will have permission to copy to folders requiring root permsion

1) make sure your destination folder is correct, as the pic may only show part of your path
2) if in doubt, use copy instead of move


bun