Former Patriotic Front (PF) member Innocent Kalimanshi, also known as AMA Amelicans, has defected from the opposition PF to the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND).
Kalimanshi has previously been associated with political mobilisation activities within the PF, including involvement during the party’s 2014 extraordinary conference that led to the adoption of Edgar Lungu as PF president.
Speaking after being received into the UPND, Kalimanshi told party officials, including Secretary General Batuke Imenda and National Youth Chairperson Gilbert Liswaniso, that more PF members were expected to join the ruling party. He stated that some members would remain in the PF, while others would defect in due course.
Kalimanshi also apologised for what he described as having misled citizens during the period the PF was in government. He further called on young people to support President Hakainde Hichilema, citing employment opportunities ahead of the August 13 general election.
Meanwhile, the UPND announced that about 3,000 opposition members have defected to the party in preparation for the forthcoming Chawama parliamentary by-election.
A mistake to allow him. His character will now stain UPND
Awe sure, this is UPND losing credibility now. Ama Amelikans led the PF terror. We, mu komboni, know. Video coverage is there.
These are the people UPND does not need. Serious vetting should be done.
Very bodies vote for HH is welcome……….
The UPND is an inclusive party….
The more people to build Zambia according to GRZs vision the better………
FWD2041
My gut feeling is that Chilufya Tayali had a hand in convincing Kalimanshi to join UPND. He was full of praise for him in terms of Party mobilisation. I hope he will toe the party Line.