The Patriotic Front (PF) in Kabwe has suspended the party’s Bwacha Constituency Chairperson Saidi Chibwana for various reasons.
The action taken by the opposition party has angered several members who expressed displeasure, adding that better means of resolving whatever problems arose, should have been applied, rather than suspending Mr. Chibwana.
In an interview with ZANIS today, Mackdonald Phiri, a resident of Makululu, expressed disappointment with the decision arrived at by the Central Province PF Executive Committee to suspend Mr. Chibwana for unknown reasons.
Another Kabwe resident, Priscilla Chibwe of Chimanimani Compound said the suspension of Mr. Chibwana would weaken the strength of the PF in Bwacha Constituency, as the suspended official had established a strong foundation for the opposition party in the area.
[pullquote] The letter further accused Mr. Chibwana of forming parallel structures called PF ‘B’ with a view of consolidating his position, for him to contest as an independent if not adopted by the Patriotic Front to contest during next year’s presidential and general elections.[/pullquote]
The other information reaching ZANIS in Kabwe was that more PF Bwacha Constituency Committee members have been suspended from the party.
The suspension letter addressed to Mr.Chibwana, gave him 7 days within which to exculpate himself against four reasons which served as the basis for his suspension.
Mr. Chibwana who also is Ngungu Ward Councilor, was alleged to have been corrupting Ward officials to win their support.
The letter further accused Mr. Chibwana of forming parallel structures called PF ‘B’ with a view of consolidating his position, for him to contest as an independent if not adopted by the Patriotic Front to contest during next year’s presidential and general elections.
When contacted for a comment, Mr. Chibwana confirmed having received the suspension letter, without saying much.
He however, urged his supporters to remain calm and desist from any form of violence, as his superiors were dealing with the matter.
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