The development occurred during a community engagement hosted by President Hakainde Hichilema at the Cricket Club in Kitwe, where several councillors from Kitwe and Ndola also joined the ruling party.
Also defecting to the UPND are Independent Roan Member of Parliament Joel Chibuye and Independent Chipata Mayor George Mwanza, who is reportedly eyeing the Chipata Central seat in the August 13 general election.
Mwaya and the other defectors said their decision to join the ruling party was influenced by the government’s delivery of developmental projects in their respective areas and across the country.
Receiving the new members, UPND Copperbelt Province Chairperson Elisha Matambo said the party continues to gain support due to ongoing development programmes nationwide.
President Hichilema welcomed the new members and encouraged them to actively participate in party activities, stating that their decision to join the UPND was a sign that the government was on the right path.
“Your new assignment is to draw more new members to the party, and campaign harder so that we can win with a landslide in August and continue delivering for the people of Zambia,” he said.
The Head of State also urged existing party members to embrace the new entrants, adding that unity within the party would strengthen its ability to serve citizens effectively.
It wont be a landslide judging by the reception on the copperbelt ?
Is this reporting acually factual > Just asking ??
People who appreciate what HH has achieved will vote for him massively. In 2021, he was not given the chance to campaign, despite winning by a considerable margin, a margin that could potentially be increased in the forthcoming year. Furthermore…. Those holding degrees in political science and economics are aware of this reality.