Mr Kabimba said the PF is the architect of its own problems, adding that the party’s decline began after the death of its founder and Zambia’s fifth Republican President, Michael Sata. He said the situation worsened following the party’s loss of power and subsequent leadership challenges.
Speaking in an interview, Mr Kabimba said once a ruling party loses elections, its chances of remaining intact are slim, citing the experiences of former ruling parties such as UNIP and the MMD. He noted that leadership disputes intensified after the deaths of former Presidents Michael Sata and Edgar Lungu, leaving the PF weakened and without clear leadership.
Mr Kabimba said the party’s survival was further affected by the loss of its financier, adding that many individuals who surrounded party leaders did so for survival rather than loyalty. He stressed that the PF’s gradual disintegration is not the result of external interference.
He also said he had previously raised concerns about issues such as tribalism and corruption within the party. Commenting on emerging political alliances ahead of the August 13 general elections, Mr Kabimba expressed doubt that such formations would succeed.
I greatly respect Mr Kabimba because he is the only politician who gives balance and unbiased political analysis. He is a factual man , with data and massive knowledge about Zambian Politics.
Kabimba is not a spokesperson for PF. If he has a party, he should be talking about his party. Infact PF people rejoiced when this man was removed by Sata. Massive jubilations filled the country. This issue of people masquerading as Presidents without followers and parties must come to an end.
Kabimba is a spent force, if he was ever a force.
@ Geoffrey Mumba Z The truth HURTS. You have missed Kabimba’s analysis.
That is his point of view/General News on PF which can not be said by loyalists.
PF is stronger than all opposition political parties in Zambia combined. Infact stronger by far.
Wynter Kabimba is saying the truth. In PF, Indiscipline, carderism, tribalism, having no succession plan and specializing in promoting selfishness and theft destroyed the party. Those who stood for integrity, fairness, ethnic inclusion and strategic thinking were despised in favor of short term gains. How could ECL bring close deviant and dishonest characters like Lusambo, Malanji, kamba etc and then sidelining quality leadership material like kabimba, Mutati, Hamukale, Lubinda, etc amongst others?