President Hakainde Hichilema has removed Gary Nkombo from his position as chairperson for elections in the United Party for National Development (UPND).
Mr Nkombo, who had been serving as Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, was also recently relieved of his ministerial duties in a Cabinet reshuffle, marking a significant shift in both government and party leadership structures.
While reasons for his removal from both positions have not been officially detailed, the development comes at a critical time as the ruling party prepares for the forthcoming general elections.
In the wake of his removal, Mr Nkombo took to his Facebook page where he shared a letter addressed to President Hichilema, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to serve in government and within the party.
In the letter, he thanked the President for the trust and confidence placed in him during his tenure, stating that it had been an honour to serve the nation in various capacities. He further pledged his continued loyalty and support to the President and the UPND.
Mr Nkombo remains one of the party’s long-serving members and has played a notable role in its political activities over the years.
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Hahaha welcome to pf garry. We have been working with garry for a long time.
Rubbing salt into the wound – salt Sana!
and has played a notable role in its political activities over the years
What “notable role”?
Could forcing kachasu down the throat of a juvenile be one such role?
But isn’t this an elected post? Can one be fired from the post by the President? In a democracy?
Welcome to reality it’s lonely here without a VX
If I were Gary I would form my own party. To show the president just how I never relied on him. But these puppydog politicians of dropped crumbs!
But Gary izamunyokola lomba. What did he do this loyal barking puppy??