Mundubile Declares He Will Not Step Aside in PF Leadership Race

Mundubile Declares He Will Not Step Aside in PF Leadership Race

Brian Mundubile has declared that he will not back down from his campaign for the presidency of the Patriotic Front, insisting that the time has come for new leadership within the party.

Speaking in the context of ongoing internal developments, Mundubile stated that he remains committed to contesting the party’s top position and will continue engaging party structures and supporters as part of his campaign. He said stepping aside was not an option, maintaining that his bid was driven by a belief that the party requires a clear change in direction.

Mundubile indicated that his decision to remain in the race comes amid what he described as growing expectations from party members who want to see leadership renewal. He told supporters that his campaign is grounded in the need to restore confidence within the party and reposition it ahead of future political contests.

He rejected suggestions that his continued participation in the leadership contest was destabilising the party, stating that leadership competition should not be viewed as an act of defiance but as part of internal democratic processes. Mundubile said he was prepared to face the contest openly and allow party members to determine the outcome.

Addressing concerns about divisions within the party, Mundubile said differences of opinion should not be treated as hostility. He maintained that the Patriotic Front remains larger than any individual and that leadership contests should strengthen, not weaken, the organisation.

He further stated that his campaign has focused on engaging grassroots structures and listening to concerns raised by members across the country. According to Mundubile, these engagements have reinforced his resolve to continue seeking the party presidency.

Mundubile also dismissed assertions that he was acting in isolation, stating that he has continued to consult widely within the party. He said those consultations had encouraged him to remain in the race and articulate his vision for the party’s future leadership.

He reiterated that his objective was not personal advancement but what he described as the collective interest of the Patriotic Front. Mundubile said the party must be led by individuals who are prepared to make difficult decisions and provide firm leadership.

Mundubile said he remains confident that the leadership contest will ultimately produce a stronger and more united organisation. He said that his campaign would proceed until party processes are concluded.