Speaking to the media, Simuuwe said the party’s internal processes are guided by its constitution and structured systems of representation.
He explained that while the UPND constitution provides for regular intra-party elections, it does not prescribe a uniform time frame, noting that political parties operate under different constitutional provisions.
Simuuwe stated that the UPND convention, held every five years, is separate from the general election process.
“The convention is not tied to the general election. What is tied to the general election is the nomination of a presidential candidate, and the two processes should not be confused,” he said.
He added that the party’s constitution allows members to contest for the presidency at every convention without limitation, unlike the national Constitution, which imposes term limits on the head of state.
Simuuwe said the party’s structure contributes to its organisation, adding that this is why there are fewer contenders for the presidency within the party.
“President Hakainde Hichilema is within the party constitution mandate,” Simuuwe said.
Will a surprise challenger step forward forward ??
This President is very unpopular even within his own party and he needs internal challengers.
The man has lamentably failed to perform, governance and economy are on their knees. Unfortunately if your mindset is low standards expectation, you will be clapping. Go in compounds and go and see the sheer squalor and poverty levels in which people live. Of course poverty is not new but people were promised that it was going to be fixed. And people were even promised when mealie meal was even cheaper in PF regime than it is now. For 5 years, all that is there to show for is the school feeding program, cash for work just covers a minute size of the population.The party needs new office bearers and direction. Go for intra party elections and stop wasting peoples time
Nobody takes you seriously Sir
Not linked to general election. Then what is it for?