The Patriotic Front (PF) Central Committee met on Monday, 6th October 2025, at the PF Secretariat in Lusaka. The meeting was chaired by Acting Party President Hon. Given Lubinda, flanked by National Chairman Hon. Emmanuel Mpakata, National Chairlady Hon. Mulenga Kampamba, Chairperson for Legal Hon. George Chisanga, and Secretary General Hon. Raphael Mangani Nakachinda. The meeting was well attended by Members of the Central Committee.
According to a communiqué issued by Secretary General Hon. Raphael Mangani Nakachinda, the meeting was characterised by unity, discipline, and constructive deliberations aimed at consolidating the party’s structures and reaffirming its commitment to the Tonse Alliance.
The Central Committee adopted several resolutions and directives during the meeting.
The Committee declared the purported “Tonse List” illegal and of no effect, directing all PF members who may have appeared on that list to regard such appointments as invalid and not sanctioned by the party.
It was resolved that only the PF Secretary General or the duly recognised Tonse Alliance Chairperson may convene or authorise any Tonse Alliance meeting involving PF members. Any meeting not called through these channels was deemed illegal, and PF members were prohibited from attending.
The Committee further resolved that all appointments or deployments of PF members into any alliance or related structure must be made through official PF channels and approved by the Central Committee.
The Central Committee also approved the appointment of a special committee to visit the family of the late President Edgar Chagwa Lungu. The purpose of the visit is to update the former First Family on the progress made towards the forthcoming General Conference and to reaffirm the party’s continued respect for the legacy and leadership of the late President.
The meeting approved the Conference Organising Committee, which will oversee preparations for the upcoming Patriotic Front General Conference. Members were urged to provide full cooperation and logistical support to ensure a successful event.
The Secretary General expressed gratitude to all MCC members for their overwhelming attendance and active participation. The party leadership commended the unity of purpose demonstrated throughout the meeting and called for continued discipline and loyalty at all levels of the party.
The Patriotic Front reaffirmed its commitment to internal renewal, unity, and democratic principles, stating that it remains resolute in protecting its structures, defending its members, and promoting the values of service, justice, and inclusiveness.
The communiqué was issued in Lusaka on 7th October 2025 by Hon. Raphael Mangani Nakachinda, Secretary General of the Patriotic Front.
Here we go again
Lubinda and Nakachinda must move aside for more useful productive members
What names were on the list?