A total of 342 Patriotic Front (PF) members in Chama District have defected to join the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND). PF president Robert Chabinga, who is also Mafinga Member of Parliament, announced that his party has formed an alliance with the UPND ahead of the August 13 General Elections.Mr Chabinga said the decision was motivated by the massive development recorded under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership.Speaking during the defection ceremony, Mr Chabinga urged the new members to rally behind President Hichilema, noting that his government is committed to fostering inclusive development across the country.Meanwhile, UPND Eastern Province Chairperson Peter Phiri welcomed the new members, emphasizing that politics is about numbers.Mr Phiri cautioned district leaders against turning away potential members, stressing that the party remains open to all who wish to join. PF president Robert Chabinga, who is also Mafinga Member of Parliament, announced that his party has formed an alliance with the UPND ahead of the August 13 General Elections.
Mr Chabinga said the decision was motivated by the massive development recorded under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership.Speaking during the defection ceremony, Mr Chabinga urged the new members to rally behind President Hichilema, noting that his government is committed to fostering inclusive development across the country.Meanwhile, UPND Eastern Province Chairperson Peter Phiri welcomed the new members, emphasizing that politics is about numbers.Mr Phiri cautioned district leaders against turning away potential members, stressing that the party remains open to all who wish to join. Mr Chabinga said the decision was motivated by the massive development recorded under President Hakainde Hichilema’s leadership. Speaking during the defection ceremony, Mr Chabinga urged the new members to rally behind President Hichilema, noting that his government is committed to fostering inclusive development across the country.Meanwhile, UPND Eastern Province Chairperson Peter Phiri welcomed the new members, emphasizing that politics is about numbers.Mr Phiri cautioned district leaders against turning away potential members, stressing that the party remains open to all who wish to join.
Speaking during the defection ceremony, Mr Chabinga urged the new members to rally behind President Hichilema, noting that his government is committed to fostering inclusive development across the country. Meanwhile, UPND Eastern Province Chairperson Peter Phiri welcomed the new members, emphasizing that politics is about numbers.Mr Phiri cautioned district leaders against turning away potential members, stressing that the party remains open to all who wish to join. Meanwhile, UPND Eastern Province Chairperson Peter Phiri welcomed the new members, emphasizing that politics is about numbers. Mr Phiri cautioned district leaders against turning away potential members, stressing that the party remains open to all who wish to join.
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