Former United Kwacha Alliance (UKA) chairperson Sakwiba Sikota has launched a new opposition coalition named the We Are One Zambia Alliance (WOZA). The alliance unites Sikota’s United Liberal Party (ULP), Chishala Kateka’s New Heritage Party, the United National Independence Party (UNIP), the People’s Alliance Party (PAC), and the Zambia We Want Party (ZWW). Unveiling the coalition, Sikota stated that WOZA was formed to address Zambia’s rising cost of living through decisive economic measures, including price controls, subsidies, and expanded social protection programmes.
He committed the alliance to running a government with zero tolerance for corruption and pledged to strengthen the country’s anti-corruption institutions. He explained that WOZA would foster inclusive politics by respecting dissenting views, engaging other opposition parties, and safeguarding democratic participation. The alliance also promises to prioritize citizen-focused development by investing in healthcare, education, and rural infrastructure.
Addressing the energy crisis, Sikota pledged a pragmatic and intelligent approach to ending load shedding to support sustainable economic growth. “Our coming together for real change means we shall address the load shedding in a pragmatic and intelligent manner, to ensure sustainable economic development,” he said. The opposition leaders have called on Zambians to rally behind the newly formed We Are One Zambia Alliance. “We shall address the load shedding in a pragmatic and intelligent manner, to ensure sustainable economic development,”What exactly does that mean or entail?It’s just a platitude.If you want people’s votes tell exactly what your practical policies are in regards to load shedding.
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