PF Elders Rally Aspirants Toward Unity and Renewal
The Patriotic Front Council of Elders convened a decisive consultative meeting on Sunday, bringing together presidential aspirants and senior party leaders to address internal cohesion and set a clearer direction for the organisation. Led by former Vice President Inonge Mutukwa Wina and senior elder Ngonga Mukupa, the engagement opened with a firm message that the PF must rebuild discipline, restore order and strengthen coordination as it enters a critical phase of restructuring.
From the outset, the elders signalled that this was not a symbolic gathering but part of a broader effort to stabilise a party that has been managing leadership uncertainty and uneven mobilisation across structures. Acting PF President Given Lubinda joined the session, which drew nearly all aspirants present in Lusaka. The atmosphere was cordial yet purposeful, with leaders showing readiness to confront issues that have slowed the party’s organisational progress.
The meeting began with expressions of condolence following the deaths of Kasama Mayor Theresa Kolala Khumalo and Mr. Albert Mubuyayeta Siyanga. Members were urged to support the grieving families and demonstrate unity at a time when the party is reflecting on its internal and national responsibilities.
Attention then turned to party stability. The elders stressed that the PF cannot advance if senior figures pull in separate directions. Aspirants were advised to prioritise cooperation, avoid actions that deepen divisions and reinforce structures that have weakened in recent months. The message was clear: the PF must present a coordinated leadership environment if it expects to regain confidence among members and supporters.
The meeting also addressed national governance matters, particularly the constitutional debate and the public dispute around Bill 7. Elders encouraged leaders to take part in national discussions and to articulate positions that reflect the party’s long-standing values. They said the PF cannot remain passive on issues shaping national institutions and must offer consistent engagement as debate around constitutional processes continues.
Operational matters formed a large part of the discussion. The elders called for better communication between national, provincial and constituency teams, noting that delayed information and fragmented messaging have weakened mobilisation efforts. Strengthening feedback loops, addressing concerns from local structures and maintaining discipline in communication were emphasised.
For a party working through internal recalibration, the meeting represented a rare moment of shared focus. Many aspirants acknowledged the need to stabilise core structures before intensifying internal campaigns. There was general agreement that the PF must address weaknesses in coordination, rebuild trust among members and reassure supporters who want clarity on the party’s trajectory.
The elders concluded by reaffirming that unity, discipline and cooperation must guide all internal engagements moving forward. They said consultative platforms will remain active to manage concerns early, prevent internal drift and support the development of a consistent organisational approach. Leaders were reminded that national political activities are intensifying, and the PF must present itself as structured, organised and ready to act with collective purpose.
The session ended with agreement that additional meetings will follow, focusing on strengthening the party’s operational base, improving internal communication and preparing for activities that will shape its future direction.
Bo inonge is really a good wise mother. She counsels the pf members not to shun but to be active in discussions and national debates, like bill7.
PF will not unite, there will be 4 breakaway parties from PF. Miles will not accept defeat, Lubinda will not accept a loss of control, Makebi will not accept anything other than leader of that party (see how he’s now being attacked by his own party over the Lungu issue). Fred Mmembe and Harry Kalaba will not enter into any alliances, they will be on the ballot. HH can win this thing even by getting only 40% of the vote in Lsk, CB, Eastern, Luapula and Northern provinces, at least statistically.
The so-called elders, should have convinced Ms. Esther Lungu to bury her husband first, before reorganize the PF.
Clearly, Ms Lungu is abandoned by all.
wag1 satan Switzerland satelite
sorry lusaka times for saying wag1 satan Switzerland satelite
Most of all those old fooools who worked with the ECL in destroying the country should give way to young brains……….
That is the best PF can do, get rid of all the old looterz………….
The problem PF has is the very able young people like chanda , Kangombe and that other loud mouth boy in parliament don’t have money to bribe to be leaders , it’s all about brown envelopes in PF……….
FWD2041
You will soon face the same dilemma when hh goes
It’s an African thing
You are very right. Lungu failed to build, shape, coach, groom and prepare successors younger than him and to balance the party on geopolitics and tribal base. I mean we had brilliant younger patriots in 2021 such as Mutotwe Kafwaya, Vincent Mwale, Edify Hamukale, Miles Sampa, Dora Siliya whose excellent leadership talents will go to waste and Zambia will lose. This deliberate omission of duty by ECL by bringing the unlikeable old Nkandu Luo as Running mate will create space for opportunists like Makebi, Mundubile of MMD, day dreamers like Greyford monde who simply dont have the natural leadership in their blood veins
Tikki
The problem UPND have , IMHO is………..
Young leaders breaking out of the shadow of HH,,…………
This is a very wide encompassing shadow…….
The bar is raised very high, the only sensible solution is………..
HH to carry on as elder advisor and confidant of the new UPND president in 2031………..
Ideally This is how it should be,
We are here
FWD2041
Lungu failed to build, shape, coach, groom and prepare successors younger than him and to balance the party on geopolitics . We had brilliant younger patriots in 2021 such as Mutotwe Kafwaya, Vincent Mwale, Edify Hamukale, Miles Sampa, Dora Siliya whose excellent leadership talents will go to waste and Zambia will lose. This deliberate omission of duty by ECL by bringing the unpopular old Nkandu Luo as Running mate will create space for opportunists like Makebi, Mundubile of MMD, day dreamers like Greyford monde who simply dont have the natural leadership in their blood veins
PF elders like inonge also contributed to the downfall of their party. They saw the atrocities and theft happening but chose to remain quiet because they were beneficiaries.
What was “decisive” about the meeting? Who is challenging HH in a few months from now, with campaign time going away? Decide, or go to your farm and plant maize before rains are finished
PF will not unite, there will be 4 breakaway parties from PF. Miles will not accept defeat, Lubinda will not accept a loss of control, Makebi will not accept anything other than leader of that party (see how he’s now being attacked by his own party over the Lungu issue). Fred Mmembe and Harry Kalaba will not enter into any alliances, they will be on the ballot. HH can win this thing even by getting only 40% of the vote in Lsk, CB, Eastern, Luapula and Northern provinces, at least statistically.
At the end of the day we should not end up with another tribalist and a liar. Enough lessons learnt. Not another misfit please please
Mealiemeal will be K50, fuel will be K12 because I will cut out middle men, loadshedding will end because power does not require rainfall like the way it is in Dubal, exchange rate will improve same day i am sworn in, i will repeal cyber crimes law. Then boom ,when given power, you start saying hunger is biblical, you hate me, Zambia is better now than 4 years ago – totally detached from reality. Complete lack of capacity and competence to change our fortunes….
PF needs that former BOZ governor/ minister of finance. A clean man.