Makebi Zulu Urges Opposition Unity Ahead of 2026 General Election
Opposition Patriotic Front Presidential Candidate Makebi Zulu has called on presidential candidates within the Patriotic Front and across the wider opposition to unite and work together in the interest of the Zambian people, citing growing public demand for cohesion ahead of the August 2026 general election.
In a public address issued on December 30, Makebi Zulu said the call for unity was being driven by citizens, religious institutions, civil society organisations, and party structures, all of whom he said were seeking hope, truth, and a united national direction. He stated that responsibility now rests with opposition leaders to respond by choosing unity over division and service over personal ambition.
Makebi Zulu said the opposition had reached a critical moment that required collective purpose, warning that continued fragmentation could undermine efforts to build a credible political alternative. He said there was readiness to unite within the Patriotic Front while also working with other opposition parties to reflect the will and aspirations of Zambians.
He urged opposition leaders to come together as one political family and one people, arguing that unity was essential to delivering political freedom and restoring public confidence in leadership. He cautioned against actions that could weaken collective resolve, including inducements or manipulation designed to divide opposition forces.
The appeal extended to all presidential hopefuls, calling on them to speak with one voice, agree on a common leadership path, and pursue a shared political course anchored in national service rather than self-interest. Makebi Zulu said loyalty must remain with the people of Zambia, not with interests seeking to exploit political divisions.
He described the 2026 general election as a defining moment for the country, saying it would determine Zambia’s direction and test the credibility of its leadership. He said the opposition could not afford to miss the opportunity, stressing that unity was essential to restoring public faith, renewing national hope, and presenting a coherent alternative to voters.
The address concluded with an appeal for collective responsibility, urging opposition leaders to stand together as one voice in pursuit of a just and united Zambia.
Full Statement Below
Fellow citizens, season’s greetings to all of you. The cry of the Zambian people is clear. The church, the civil society, the general membership of the Patriotic Front, the structures of the Patriotic Front, and the citizens at large.
Our citizens long for hope, for truth, and for a united Zambia. That hope begins with us, the opposition, in choosing unity over division and service over self-interest. We are ready to unite, both within our party and with fellow opposition parties, to build a strong, credible alternative that reflects the will and aspirations of our citizens.
The time has come for us to stand together as one opposition family and as one people, to deliver the much-needed freedom that the Zambians long for. Let us come together with clean hands and pure intentions, guided not only by personal ambition or external influence, but by our shared duty to serve.
The time has come for us to stand together as one opposition, one family, and one people. We must resist any temptations to divide us or compromise our integrity through government-sponsored manipulation or indeed inducements. Our loyalty is to the people of Zambia, not to those who fear their awakening.
Fellow citizens, so that we build each other for us to ensure that freedom is delivered to Zambians, my call to the opposition, to different candidates, is that let us come together, speak one language, choose one leader, and run this course. This is not a course for self-interest, it is a course to serve the Zambian people.
In my language we say, njala imodzi sipa inda (one finger can’t crush lice), and for Zambians to get the freedom that there is so much need right now, we say, let us come together. This is a call for unity so that we can serve the interests of the Zambians and give them the freedom that they so much deserve.
In August 2026, we are going to have an election, an election that is going to determine the course of this country. We cannot afford to miss it now. We cannot afford to miss it, not even later, because the cry of the people is that we must come together and serve them.
For this cause, we can restore faith in leadership, renew hope across our nation, and stand as one voice for a just and united Zambia.
May God bless Zambia and have a pleasant day.
There he goes again, kikikik. Manufacturing campaigns intended to deceive voters. Makebi Zulu ‘s ideas are infected with maggots into his ambitions, no wonder he stops finding new way to manipulate the innocent Zambian citizens. You have invited chaotic atmosphere. You will never a successful leader. You have to be liked and wanted, non of that aligns with your personality. Get a life.
Zulu is now worried of his future, hence his now advocate for a fake unite, which he ignored some time back. He started sidelining mundubile, but after realizing that the plan B he spearheads has failed and even himself can’t make a break through as pf president and sole candidate for 2026 presidential election, he has no any other alternative, but to call for the so called unity for election purpose, with a Hope of any one to win and safeguard him regarding his fear. But the the unity, won’t work. Every one wants to become the president
Is Makebi Zulu an MP current or past ?
This is when the spotlight should be on his achievements ………….
What has he achieved. ?…………
Let’s see his contribution to Zambian society
FWD2041
Malukula at play. Let malukula go back to south Africa and continue looking after old dead bodies. He should also go there and continue with the so called appeals pertaining the the burial of ECL. Let him go there and continue making fortune out of the the dead. He is a conman of first degree, for he has continued to deceive and misleading the bereaved family, in order delay the burial of ECL so that he can continue making a mountain fortune out of it. It’s also apparent that Zulu knows the great amount of money ECL left. No wonder he can’t even listen to advice of the Eastern chiefs guidance over the bury. To him, it’s a great opportunity to make a fortune that can even be used for presidential campaign.
Well said Makebi. Any citizen with grey matter would agree with you. People are fed up with the current government but they can’t identify anyone on the touchline.
So, your very good advice might be a bit late. Only a magician can bring together our splintered opposition. And Zambia doesn’t have a magic curriculum in any of its institutions. Last time people got fed up of weak PF but there was a long waiting benchman on the touchline.
Unity preaching at the same time you’re doing the opposite, hard heart hater, it does not make sense, go sit down
Malukula, go and finish the job you started…. that is to bury ECL.
Then come back and tell us how much you honestly earned.
After that, talk about love, unity, forgiveness and all that jazz.
Some of us might even listen.