MAZABUKA Central Constituency independent candidate Brenda Mwamungule has withdrawn from the parliamentary race and announced her support for the ruling UPND candidate, Vincent Lilanda.
Mwamungule made the announcement during a rally held to launch the UPND’s campaign activities in Mazabuka Central Constituency yesterday.
Addressing party supporters, Mwamungule apologised to the UPND for contesting the election as an independent candidate and said her decision to step aside was made in the interest of party unity and support for President Hakainde Hichilema.
She stated that after careful consideration, she had decided to withdraw her candidature and throw her full support behind the UPND candidate in the constituency.
Mwamungule further urged residents of Mazabuka Central and her supporters to support President Hichilema in the August 13 general elections and vote for Vincent Lilanda as Member of Parliament.
She said unity among party members and supporters was important in ensuring the continued implementation of development programmes in the constituency and across the country.
Meanwhile, UPND Mazabuka Central parliamentary candidate Vincent Lilanda welcomed Mwamungule’s decision and pledged to provide servant leadership if elected into office.
Lilanda said his focus would be on addressing the needs and aspirations of the people of Mazabuka Central through inclusive leadership and community-driven development initiatives.
He assured residents that he would work closely with local communities to ensure that key challenges affecting the constituency are addressed effectively.
