Zumani dismisses claims alliance failed to file in 75 constituencies
TONSE Alliance Secretary General Dr. Chris Zumani Zimba has dismissed reports that the opposition alliance failed to field parliamentary and council chairperson candidates in 75 constituencies, describing the claims as false and politically motivated.
Speaking in an interview in Lusaka today, Dr. Zimba said the figures circulating online were intended to create an impression that the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance had performed poorly during the nominations process ahead of the August 2026 elections.
“I want to put it on record that it is malicious, that is propaganda, false, and baseless. It is designed to mislead Zambians to think that the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance didn’t field candidates in many constituencies,” Dr. Zimba said.
He accused the ruling UPND of attempting to weaken competition in several constituencies through political intimidation and violence during the nominations period.
“The correct information is that the UPND had schemed to stage political violence and thuggish chaos in more than 85 constituencies countrywide. The scheme was to ensure that more than 85 UPND aspiring candidates go unopposed. But the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance president, Brian Mundubile and his running mate Hon. Makebi Zulu unearthed that scheme. They exposed the scheme. And they ensured that candidates were on the ground,” he said.
According to Dr. Zimba, the alliance only failed to field candidates in six constituencies where disruptions and confusion during nominations allegedly affected the filing process.
“As we speak, the correct position is that there are only six constituencies where the alliance didn’t field candidates. But that has not shaken us,” he stated.
Dr. Zimba said the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance had successfully fielded candidates in 220 constituencies across the country and was prepared for the campaign period.
“The Tonse Pamodzi Alliance has managed to field candidates in 220 constituencies countrywide who filed their nominations successfully. So we are in for the game, we are in for the political campaigns. We are geared to win the August 2026 election as the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance,” he said.
He further accused the UPND of circulating misleading statistics in an attempt to project an early political advantage ahead of campaigns.
“It doesn’t matter the fake information they spread, I can assure you that the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance president Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu will win the election. This is the winning ticket. And the Zambian people are resolved to vote out the UPND government. We know they are very much scared of our presidential candidates,” Dr. Zimba said.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has not yet published the final constituency-by-constituency candidate list following the close of nominations.
This information from the man who reassured the late ECL that he is winning the 2021 elections when he was political adviser…….. ..????
I say no more
We are here
FWD2041
No different to the ones advising hh that he’s Zambia’s chosen one
HH is winning these elections,………..
are you disputing this ????
We are here until 2041
FWD2041
I’m disputing. He won’t win. He will rig the elections. Thus the propaganda being started that the opposition didn’t field candidates.
It’s all designed by the Collins Mweetwa propagandists to demoralize opposition supporters so that they don’t turn up.
Woozakilay man
You are already crying foul because you know there is no contest………
It will be a unprecedented white wash,
Like in Kaundas elections
FWD2041
Listening to opposition Richard Silumbe the other day on hot FM radio made me very worried about opposition. The man struggled with the simplest question like how many parliamentary candidates have you planned to field for the upcoming elections. The man says we haven’t planned because people are just coming, but surely every party has to have some plan and budget for elections. And are these ,the people we can surely trust to plan for this country. And most opposition parties are like this one, there are too many jokes in this country. For elections, you have to plan for everything. This is basic
Well said ,these chimbwi no plan briefcase parties are a waste of Zambian people’s votes.
The only reason the opposition are in disarray is ………….
The president leaves very little room for them to campaign about the state of affairs of the country…….
There are no talking points for them
FWD2041
@ Woozakilay man
If you left Zambia many years ago, you have no clue about the country today. The truth hurts, and you may try to dismiss it to suit your wishful thinking.The UPND’s strongholds remain completely intact.
Their strongholds are Copperbelt rural, North-Western, Western, central and Southern provinces. Remember 2016? The PF only won that general election by a mere 100,000 votes.Do you honestly think the PF can even secure 300 votes in the areas I just mentioned? Just look at the 2016 Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) results to understand my point. The UPND now has a strong chance of winning 75% to 82% of the national vote.