The Opposition Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) has said that they will not participate in the Chilubi by-election slated for 13th February 2020.
In a statement circulated to Media houses today, MMD National Secretary Hon. Elizabeth Chitika said that the party is currently taking stock of it’s structures.
“Up Until the 5th of November 2019, our Party was engulfed in leadership wrangles that lasted for the last three years. This affected our structures and members. After the judgment, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of our party guided that our party should continue with it’s reorganisation exercises going on Countrywide and with the inspections of all party structures”, Hon. Chitika said.
Hon. Chitika then said that the MMD would not participate in the Chilubi by-election.
“Following the announcement by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) of the date for the by-election in Chilubi Constituency and three (3) local government in other places, I wish to announce that the MMD shall not be participating in these elections as the Party is busy taking stock of its members and mobilizing the party structures that were disturbed in the past three years”, Hon. Chitika said.
“Furthermore, We as the MMD shall not support any candidate nor party that will participate in these elections”, Hon. Chitika.
Hon. Chitika further called for peaceful campaigns in Chilubi Constituency.
“We as the MMD would like to take this opportunity to advise all the Political players that will participate in these elections to conduct a Violent free Campaign. We also urge the Electoral Commission of Zambia to be firm and fair referees. We wish the great people of Chilubi Island all the best”, Hon. Chitika said.
Meanwhile, the opposition Movement for Multiparty Democracy (MMD) President Dr. Nevers Mumba has challenged the Party leadership in Southern Province to produce a Member of Parliament for Mazabuka Constituency in 2021.
Dr. Mumba, who kicked off his MMD Countrywide tour yesterday, was in the Company of his Party’s National Secretary Hon. Elizabeth Chitika, National Youth Secretary Mr. Gregory Mofu, Southern Province Chairman Mr. Michael Kashinka and other Senior MMD leaders. His first stop was Mazabuka.
Addressing Mazabuka District, Constituency and Ward officials, Dr. Mumba said that Southern Province had a special place in his heart.
“Today marks the beginning of the long-awaited Countrywide tour of the MMD Structures. We have decided to start with Southern Province and Mazabuka in particular because it holds a special place in the heart of the MMD. Southern Province was one of our first Strongholds. Mazabuka produced one of the finest MPs MMD ever had in the late Bennie Mwiinga. To me, this place is special because not only did I do my schooling from Southern province at Hillcrest, but most importantly I got Born Again in this great province. Southern Province also gave me the highest votes at the Convention that elected me as Party President of Our Party, the MMD”, Dr. Mumba said.
Dr. Mumba was extremely happy to find all the MMD structures in Mazabuka intact. He said he was encouraged to find the same team of leaders in Mazabuka both at District and Constituency levels.
“I have heard some people say that MMD is dead. How can we be dead when you leaders are still here? I salute you for weathering the storm these last three years. Your resilience is heart-warming,” Dr. Mumba said.
Dr. Mumba then challenged the MMD Leadership in Mazabuka to produce an MMD MP in 2021.
“Lastly, as the Party President, today I am directing you to give us a Member of Parliament for Mazabuka Constituency in 2021. Mazabuka was one of the first Constituencies we scooped in 1991. Mazabuka is a gateway to Southern Province. If we get back Mazabuka, we get the gateway and we will be back in Southern Province. So am challenging all of you to give back MMD the Mazabuka constituency,” Dr. Mumba said.
Just say you have no money, elections cost a lot of money.
MMD is finished just wasting time….no direction
She still hotty
@Nostradamus, she is very hot and women that age are very sweet, these 20 somethings who waste your time and money.
If UPND loose this by election in this current happenings in Zambia then 2021 I will not waste my vote for things I’m able to see my naked eyes. Please political parties participating in this by election campaign freely. with out violence .
Very wise and mature decision. No point wasting time and money when you know your chances are slim to no chance. We wish the upnd would also exercise such sobernesss in their decision making process. Some people have more money than sense. The good thing is that zambians cannot be hoodwinked by money. They know that the pf has a heart for the poor people and is working hard to bring development to all corners of the country. Happy new year.kz
that is why you were sacked.
@ patriotic zambian, that is news to me. However, I do not remember ever seeing a letter from my boss, EC Lungu stating that I have been fired. Remember that political advisor is a position or role which can be given to anyone. I have handled over to the young and very intelligent Zumani Zimba. We will continue to work together for the common good of the PF and the country at large. A lost position does not translate to the loss of power. Happy new year. How are you celebrating?
Why aint you in the country boss?
Boyi, ngati ndiwe zo -ona, kuno aikona va ma Boxing na ma vundu uka yaka ma Whiskey!
Kuno ni ma functioning states, not vamene unajayila va ma P.F led Cadre failed sh!th0le states, ba za kumanga ngati una masobela.
Kuno kuli rule of law, not vabu Cadre vamene unajayila kuyofya yofya bantu mu Lusaka na ku Chita lodge, mambala iwe’!!
Ati “PF has heart for the people” kikikiki
Then why are they stealing their wealth left and right? PF buys fires tenders at 42 million. Mukula and Ambulance. Let’s not forget the 80 Lechwe at a private ranch and the 47 houses. Where is the love for the people?
PF maims people with their violent acts. Where is the heart for the people?
@Kaizar Zulu (whatever your real name is) do not insult our intelligence.
Iwe K@!zar B0yi, ngati ndiwe zo-ona, not vaku yaka yaka ma Whiskey, na ku yamba ma vandu, ma Boxing, na ku menya menya bantu kuno, m0nga ve uchita pa Lusaka na ku Ch!ta Lodge Kafue.
Kuno ni ma proper functioning nations, not ma cadre operated Sh!th.0le Republic ye unajayila ku rulinga na abena J0n@ Chakolwa.
KUNO UZAMANGIWA, NGATl UNAMASOBELA M@MB@LA IWE’!!
Let me stand on your party. I will foot bills.
When you hold a position of responsibility and someone else is appointed into the exact same position unless you are retarded the conclusion can only be one
Boss KZ,are you the one posting here or someone else?Anyway,Chilubi is 100% PF and UPND will be beaten pants down there!a record 17 candidates applied to stand on PF-that in itself speaks volumes!!!The opposition will simply be wasting their money and time as they simply cant beat PF in Chilubi-mark my words!!Chilubi is not Sesheke or Katuba but its in PF’s bedroom!!!Kainde’s UPND must show the Zambians the popularity they claim on facebook and on prime tv in Chilubi on 13/02/2020.If they cant beat PF in Chilubi,then they must know that even in 2021,the trend will 100% be the same(i.e.PF winning in its strongholds and UPND doing so in 3.5 provinces) and in the end PF with majority votes from 6.5 provinces shall retain power in 2021!!!GO PF GO!!!
Njimbu it is me of course. I can now freely Express my opinion as I am not in the position of advisor to the humble and able leader EC Lungu . I am working behind the scenes to ensure another of successful election in 2021. Chilubi is ours. The work has already been done.
Long live KZ!!!!!! kikikiki
Us the mighty will participate….
The best hope for MMD is if their jaded leader stands aside to allow someone untainted to lead the party. If by chance that individual has a charismatic appeal to the people; he/she can fool some people to vote for the party that has no structure for surely they cannot recouperate in such a short time. They should also skip 2021……..
Nice to hear that its you KZ big man!!I have your cell phone number and one of these days i will introduce myself to you direct.Lets continue marketing the PF leadership who have done a splendid job and has managed to chamge the face of mother Zambia!!