New Nation Party president, Nevers Mumba, has urged Zambians to reject leaders and political parties who thrive on tribal divisions.
Dr Mumba says Zambia’s future depends on electing leaders based on competence rather than ethnic identity.
He has reiterated his party’s alliance with the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND).
He was speaking during the official launch of his political party in Kasama today.
He described the move to launch the party as the beginning of a political movement rooted in unity, morality, and integrity.
Dr Mumba explained that the New Nation Party emerged from the former Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD), whose name he said had been dented by past controversies.
“While MMD no longer exists at the Registrar of Societies, its legacy will remain preserved in Zambia’s national archives,” said Dr Mumba.
He further condemned remarks of tribalism, which he described as one of the greatest threats to Zambia’s peace and unity.
“Our party stands on unity. We condemn tribalism whether it comes from Northern Province or elsewhere. No one applied to be born a Bemba or any other tribe. Let people vote for the political party based on its ability to serve,” he noted.
Dr Mumba also defended his party’s alliance with the ruling UPND, insisting that cooperation is necessary to maintain peace and stability.
He further clarified that the New Nation Party is focused on the 2031 general election, with hopes of forming a government.
Dr Mumba reiterated his commitment to Zambia’s identity as a Christian nation and called on citizens to reject leaders who do not fear God and whose politics are bent on insults.
On economic policy, Mumba emphasized the need for Zambia to take ownership of its mineral wealth to ensure sustainable development.
“Zambia is endowed with minerals that can make this nation. We want the country to own its own wealth,” he said.
He has since commended President Hakainde Hichilema for stabilising the economy, the kwacha, and the electricity supply.
Then who is going to stand ???
Back to partial recolonization ??? YIPPEEEEEEEEEEE
Although this message is coming from a nonentity I agree. Zambia’s tribalists include
1 Danny Pule
2 Chishimba Kambwili
3 Douglas Syakalima
4 The man who always goes to a Tonga constituency to complain that they are refusing to vote for him because of his tribe
5 etc
Why have you left out Mwimbu?
Looks like the Reverend is asking us to vote UPND? He has no agenda of his own.
Mumba, leader of four different parties so far in Zed. Keep it up. You just might jump into a ruling party