Three candidates out of five vying for Mufumbwe Parliamentary seat have successfully filed in their nominations here today.
The three, who successfully filed in their nomination papers, include Steven Masumba for Patriotic Front (PF), Stafford Mulusa for Movement for Multi-party Democracy (MMD) and Steven Kamwengo for United National Independence Party (UNIP).
However, Independent, Mulondwe Muzungu, announced his withdraw at 11:10 hours while National Restoration Party (NAREP) candidate, Kelvin Kaputula indicated his decline before the exercise started at 09:00 hours.
Mr Masumba filed in his nomination papers first few minutes before 10:00 hours under escort of Republican Vice-President, Guy Scott, who arrived in the town around 08:15 hours to give support to his party’s candidate.
He was followed by Mr Mulusa for MMD who filed in his nomination papers around 13:10 hours under the escort of the Party President, Nevers Mumba followed by UNIP’s Steven Kamwengo at 14:30 hours.
Both PF and MMD candidates enjoyed good crowds of supporters escorting them to the civic centre while UNIP had a small countable number of supporters.
The atmosphere during the nomination period was generally calm as police, clad in riot gear continued keeping an eye on the people to ensure peace and order.
And Vice-President, Guy Scott, has implored people of Mufumbwe district in North-Western province to vote for Patriotic Front (PF) candidate, Steven Masumba, in next month’s by-elections to enhance easy flow of development in the province.
Dr Scott said the PF government is determined to be part of the development in North-Western Province and see to it that the province becomes a very good part of Zambian history.
He said the PF has decided to field Mr Masumba as their preferred candidate because it is the party’s principal that a person who creates a vacancy by way of resigning to join the party should be given the opportunity to get back his seat.
Dr Scott said this when he addressed a rally in Mufumbwe to introduce Mr Masumba to the people of Mufumbwe just after Mr Masumba filed in his nomination papers today.
He said the party believes that they would rather lose an election and abide by its principals rather than win and break the principals.
Dr Scott advised PF old members to support and harmonize with Mr Masumba together with other Movement for Multi-party Democracy (MMD) members he moved with to the PF.
The Vice-President advised Mr Masumba to work hard and not disappoint the electorates when he is sent back to parliament to represent them.
Speaking at the same occasion, Mr Masumba urged all those supporters he moved with from the MMD to work together with the government of the day if reasonable development is to be achieved.
The Mufumbwe Parliamentary seat fell vacant following the resignation of Mr Masumba from the MMD to join the ruling PF recently.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set November 8, this year as
by-election day for the Mufumbwe seat.
Earlier, Chief Munyambala said traditional leaders in the district will try their level best to provide a Member of Parliament from the ruling party because they want development to flow easily for the betterment of their people.
And Chief Mushima Mubambe’s representative, a Mr Mumba, applauded government for earmarking Kasempa-Kaoma road for tarrying, saying the development will ease transportation for Western and North-western provinces people.
The chiefs said this when Dr Scott briefly held a chat with them before he proceeded for a short rally to introduce Mr Masumba.
ZANIS
The barometer is on in Mufumbwe and Veep Chola Boy Scott has already accepted defeat and that is democracy.
Mulondwe muzungu was the man for the post, but since he joined UPND ayitaya, now the rubbish PF candidate will bounce back
No quote from the MMD candidate or their President? Or UNIP for that matter.
Unless there is an explanation, and I would love to hear it, this looks like biased reporting from a state media outlet.
strange happenings in Mufumbwe, HH’s candidate was poised to get this one but as usuall ba mudala ba HH cannot read the times. Timings and happennings are very important in one’s life, one is supposed to align himself such that when an apportunity avails itself you grab it. HH was supposed to be getting smeling plot 1 had he held on to the pf/upnd pact. 2016 was supposed to be his no doubt…now he lost it. The man has not learnt. PF is now so disorganised,..HH is supposed to sell himself well by telling us what he hopes to do 4 zambia. Mufumbwe people literaly begged him to field a candidate, what does he do…..wisdom is not common to everyone, chanibaba!!!!
Mambala, you are damn r?ght..!!! Â It ?s summar?sed l?ke th?s; Success ?s/happens when preparat?on meets opportun?ty/chance. Â
….’Dr Scott said the PF government is determined to be part of the development in North-Western Province and see to it that the province becomes a very good part of Zambian history’…………
So what did he really mean? He seems to acknowledge that development will take place whether PF take part or not, although he would prefer former.Â
Does he think, N-western province has not been ‘good ‘ history so far?
I bet the moment MMD loses this one…the moment the marriage between UPND and MMD will end.
Those unfortunate school leavers who are shoulder highlifting Masumba don’t know what they are doing. They will be the first ones to regret regardless of the outcome. Mark my words!
GO PF GO.
Dr Nevers Mumba is the man to rule this nation. This man is eloquent and fluently in English not this so-called Sata who can’t face journalist.
Your children, wife and relatives will eat his fluency in English. You will pay school fees for your children using his fluency. Your children’s future will be bright because of his fluency,
Let a part which people like win . Thats democracy. If it is PF, MMD , or UPND….fine as democracy unfolds. All the best to all parties.
MMD MMD MMD MMD MMD for Mufumbwe. VIVA Nevers Mumba.
Mr.Muzungu has disappointed masses that wanted him.Now Masumba is getting it back.Mulusa is not Known,he is not brought up in Mufumbwe and people of Kalengwa can’t vote for him because of their silly behaviour and wanting to be worshiped.
Earlier, Chief Munyambala said traditional leaders in the district will try their level best to provide a Member of Parliament from the ruling party because they want development to flow easily for the betterment of their people.
And Chief Mushima Mubambe’s representative, a Mr Mumba, applauded government for earmarking Kasempa-Kaoma road for tarrying, saying the development will ease transportation for Western and North-western provinces people.
The chiefs said this when Dr Scott briefly held a chat with them before he proceeded for a short rally to introduce Mr Masumba.
PF is winning not that it is becoming popular in the province but because of the weakness and luck of Judgement,MMD should have left it to UPND since their candidate was the prefference of the general Populous.