Mumbi says washing PF dirty linen in public is childish

Mumbi says washing PF dirty linen in public is childish

Patriotic Front (PF) member Mumbi Phiri has criticised the growing trend of public exchanges among party members, describing the practice of airing internal disputes in public as childish and damaging to the opposition party’s credibility.

Mumbi said the PF is weakening itself by allowing internal disagreements to spill into the public domain, arguing that such conduct undermines party cohesion and erodes public confidence in its leadership.

She said internal differences are inevitable in any political organisation but insisted that mature leadership requires disputes to be handled through established party structures rather than through the media or social platforms.

According to Mumbi, the continued public airing of disagreements has created the impression of a divided party unable to manage its internal affairs. She said this perception weakens the PF’s ability to present itself as a credible alternative to the ruling party.

Mumbi warned that public quarrels among party members provide ammunition to political opponents and distract from substantive engagement on national issues. She argued that PF leaders should focus on rebuilding unity and discipline rather than engaging in public confrontations.

She said party members must remember that political disagreements should strengthen debate internally, not fracture the organisation publicly. According to Mumbi, discipline and respect for party processes are essential if the PF is to regain public trust.

Mumbi also urged party leaders to exercise restraint in their public statements, warning that careless remarks often escalate tensions unnecessarily. She said responsible leadership requires measured communication and adherence to internal mechanisms for resolving disputes.

She added that the PF’s supporters expect maturity and leadership from those entrusted with representing the party, not public quarrels that diminish its standing.

Mumbi said unity does not mean the absence of differing views but the ability to manage differences constructively and privately. She argued that a party that cannot resolve its internal disputes risks losing relevance in the political landscape.

She urged PF members to reflect on the long-term impact of public infighting, saying rebuilding credibility requires discipline, cohesion, and respect for internal structures.