A Patriotic Front (PF) member, Maxas Ng’onga, has led a group of party members in defecting to the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), in the latest shift within Zambia’s political landscape.
Ng’onga, who previously contested as PF candidate for Kaputa Council Chairperson, called on more members from the PF and other opposition parties to join the UPND, citing what he described as a lack of direction in the opposition.
He stated that opposition parties in Zambia are currently plagued by confusion and internal wrangles, making it difficult for them to effectively serve the interests of the people.
Kaputa Member of Parliament Elvis Nkandu welcomed the defectors, saying the continued divisions in opposition parties demonstrate a lack of commitment to national development.
Nkandu emphasized that the UPND remains focused on fostering unity and delivering meaningful development across the country.
The development adds to a growing trend of political realignments as parties position themselves ahead of the upcoming general elections.
I thought it is you who is defecting away from it who is supposed to be giving it direction