Mike Mposha, Member of Parliament for Munali, has announced that he will not seek re-election in the constituency as he plans to contest in the newly proposed Malambo East Constituency.
Malambo East is expected to be created through the 2026 delimitation process, which will split the current Malambo Constituency into smaller electoral areas to improve representation.
Speaking during an engagement meeting with political stakeholders in Chimdima and Msoro Central wards, Mposha said his decision is driven by a desire to take development to his home village in Mambwe District.
“I have always yearned to see development in my home village. My decision to contest in Malambo East is motivated by my desire to uplift the lives of our people and bring meaningful development closer to them,” Mposha said.
The lawmaker, who also serves as Minister of Green Economy and Environment, noted that many rural communities in the area still face serious development challenges.
He said residents lack access to basic services such as clean and safe drinking water, proper road infrastructure and other social amenities needed to improve their living standards.
“Our communities are yearning for basic development such as access to clean water, improved roads and other essential services that can change people’s lives,” he said.
Mposha also thanked the government for passing Bill 7 into law, stating that the delimitation of new constituencies will enhance representation and improve service delivery in rural areas.
“The delimitation process will make it easier for Members of Parliament to attend to the needs of their constituencies effectively and ensure that no community is left behind,” he added.
Meanwhile, Mposha urged residents to continue supporting Hakainde Hichilema, noting that government programmes such as Free Education and the School Feeding Programme are already improving the lives of many citizens.
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