Over 500 people from different political parties in Chinsali District, Muchinga Province, have ditched their parties to join the United Party for National Development (UPND).
The defectors announced their decision to join the party at a public event held in Chinsali today and addressed by republican President Hakainde Hichilema.
Speaking when he addressed the defectors, President Hichilema welcomed the defectors and urged them to bring more members to the party.
“As the UPND Party, we want development, hence focused on national unity,” he said.
He said the UPND has a place for everyone who wants to join the party.
He further advised people to vote for the UPND in the province so that it can have members of Parliament.
The President further called for unity in the country in order to propel development.
And speaking on behalf of defectors, PF Chinsali Constituency Chairperson Festus Chibeka commended President Hichilema for his good leadership.
He is citing the free education policy and increased number of social cash transfer beneficiaries, among other developments that his government has brought.
Surprised you didnt say 50,000 “”