The Patriotic Front (PF) leadership in the district has suspended district chairman Charles Mazimba for allegedly releasing false information to the press without the consent and approval of the party.
Patriotic Front (PF) Mpulungu constituency secretary Peter Mwansa said district chairman Mazimba was removed from his position because of indiscipline.
He said Mazimba’s removal has been long overdue because of several cases of mal administration that he has committed in the recent past.
But when asked to state whether PF is a democratic party that believed in the freedom of expression of its members, Mwansa said the party believed in free speech but not issuance of unilateral statements to the press.
When pressed further on what was wrong with Mazimba’s part in last week’s story and if party members cannot freely discuss matters affecting PF, Mwansa stated that they party did not discuss the support for the expelled MMD Mpulungu MP Lameck Chibombamilimo.
Mr. Mwansa said the PF executive has totally disagreed and disassociated itself with the statement.
Last week, a party official had disclosed that the party would support Mr. Chibombamilimo if he decided to stand on its party ticket.
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As usual someone eying Mpulungu seat within ranks is not happy. Why not just disassociate yourself from the story and not suspending someone?
Lelolelo. Mukazi tekanya baba.
Now Mr Sata, can you clarify as you were also quoted as saying that Chibombamilimo would be the candidate.
Are there no other candidates in PF? What of the PF losing candidate in the last elections?