Given Lubinda has confirmed that the Patriotic Front will contest upcoming elections under a different name, citing ongoing legal constraints affecting the party’s registration and identity.
Speaking on the party’s preparedness for future polls, Lubinda said the decision to adopt an alternative name is a strategic measure intended to ensure continued participation in the electoral process. He said the move does not alter the party’s political identity, organisational structure, or membership base.
Lubinda said the Patriotic Front remains intact politically and organisationally, despite challenges surrounding its official name. He said party structures across the country continue to function and that preparations for electoral participation are underway, including internal consultations on the new name and associated arrangements.
He said the decision reflects the party’s determination to remain competitive and visible within Zambia’s political landscape. According to Lubinda, legal hurdles should not be allowed to exclude a significant political formation from the democratic process, and the party has therefore opted for a practical solution that keeps it on the ballot.
Lubinda said the alternative name under which the party will contest elections will be agreed through internal processes and announced within set timelines. He said the party is working to conclude these arrangements before key electoral milestones, including candidate selection and campaign planning.
The PF leader said the move should not be misunderstood as a dissolution or weakening of the party. He said members and supporters remain aligned under the same political values and objectives, and that the name change is limited to electoral participation requirements.
Lubinda said political parties have, in various jurisdictions, adopted similar approaches when confronted with legal or administrative barriers. He said such strategies are meant to safeguard political participation rather than undermine party identity.
The announcement comes amid a broader reconfiguration within the opposition, where parties are assessing legal standing, alliance options, and electoral strategies ahead of the next general election. Lubinda said PF’s focus remains on mobilising support and articulating policy positions that resonate with voters.
He said the party’s decision also reflects confidence in its support base, noting that political loyalty and organisational strength are not dependent on a single label. He said PF supporters understand the circumstances and remain committed to the party’s leadership and direction.
Lubinda said PF’s intention to contest elections under a different name should be viewed within the context of safeguarding democratic choice. He said excluding parties from electoral participation through procedural constraints risks narrowing political competition and undermining pluralism.
He said the party will continue to engage relevant electoral institutions to ensure compliance with legal requirements governing participation. He said PF remains committed to operating within the law while protecting its right to contest elections.
Lubinda said discussions are ongoing within party structures regarding branding, symbols, and campaign messaging associated with the alternative name. He said these decisions will be communicated clearly to members and the electorate once finalised.
The PF leader said the party’s immediate priority is organisational readiness, including candidate selection, mobilisation, and policy messaging. He said the party remains focused on presenting itself as a viable alternative capable of addressing national challenges.
He said PF’s continued participation in elections, regardless of name, demonstrates resilience and commitment to democratic engagement. He said the party intends to remain active within the political arena and to pursue its objectives through lawful and peaceful means.
Lubinda said further details regarding the alternative name and electoral arrangements will be announced in due course. He said the party will keep its members informed as preparations progress.
We are watching
His Excellency President Given Lubinda.
Is the August title going to accompany this man’s title this August?
Good
I think the Registrar of Societies has stopped registering new political parties just three months before disillusion of Parliament
I knew it. PF is done, self inflicted system of cadres. Hahaha haha, kikikik
Wait !! this is nothing new
upnd will suffer the same fate like unip and the president will be no better thought of than ecl
Thats our Zambia today like it or not
Its a clear sign of guilt ,it is running away from the toxic past and damaged track record.Simply the same old expired chibuku in new packaging.
A snake under a new name still remains a snake.
Soldier on PF, well done. Don’t get discouraged. Navigating barriers is the best way to go. Economically as PF you were better in cost of living and you had better prices than the current prices of mealie meal,sugar, cooking oil, fuel, electricity and many other commodities. You have the largest following in Zambia among all political parties
Yes, dont get discouraged by dribbles. Well done Given Lubinda, the able leader. A lot of Zambians are behind you. Ignore even those bragging that they are the ones who formed Tonse as if Tonse has achieved anything
That’s a very naive take on things and out of context. Of course PF left a rotten economy,falling GDP,high inflation ,depleted forex reserves and huge debts.
Did you folks really think there wasn’t gonna be pain to fix it all? And to simpletons the economy is all about mealie and cooking oil(never mind the upward trajectory of all other economic indicators)
Mscheeeewww! Little education is dangerous ,like they say.
@Tikki, your Christmas wish list has already been swept to the swamp of cadres. Kushipafye mine, UPND will win like never before.
You mean upcoming elections of 2031 right? Not those other elections in 183 days time when still mulling over the party name and deciding its positions on issues
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These are all dalu dinosaurs……….
Busy stealing and organising violence through caders , and they forget to register the PF trademark…………
You were in power 10 years and you did not register the PF name ??………..
Anyways , with people like lusambo and mwila , with a drunkard heading the PF what can you expect…..,.,,
We are here
FWD2041
Be very careful Zambian voters and unlike 2011 be wiser this time around. PF left a whole lot of mess …a dangerous leopard can never change its spotted skin.
Go for it Given Lubinda. You have demonstrated good leadership through out your service to Zambia. No matter how much they label and demonise you, stick and insist that everybody sticks to the party rules as you are doing. So far, you are very much on the right trajectory, dont be swayed
I posted a comment that Given Lubinda is on the right track and it has been moderated out
If you mentioned HH or upnd thats the reason
Moderation = deletion
We had a better life under PF, no amount or loads of propaganda will change this fact
Well done, President Given Lubinda. You have demonstrated good leadership through out your service to Zambia. No matter how much they label and demonise you, stick and insist that everybody sticks to the party rules as you are doing. So far, you are very much on the right trajectory, dont be swayed
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