‘Put your house in order,’ Archbishop Chama admonishes PF to sit up and serve as credible opposition

The Catholic Diocese of Kasama has called on Zambia’s Patriotic Front (PF) to unite and elect a substantive leader to strengthen its role as a credible opposition party, Archbishop Most Reverend Ignatius Chama said on Wednesday. Speaking during a meeting with PF presidential candidate, Makebi Zulu in Kasama, Archbishop Chama stressed that time was running out for the former ruling party. “Time is not on your side.

The Patriotic Front must put its house in order by uniting and electing a substantive leader,” he said. The Archbishop urged the party to resolve internal differences and avoid divisions that could weaken its effectiveness. “You cannot effectively serve as a credible opposition when you are divided.

Resolve your differences and avoid divisions that may weaken the party,” he added. Chama emphasized that unity and clear leadership were essential for the PF to meaningfully contribute to Zambia’s democratic space. In response, Zulu assured the Archbishop that the party was committed to electing a leader before the end of the month.

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He acknowledged that the PF had faced both internal and external pressures from individuals allegedly seeking to destabilize the party. “We are aware of external influences from certain individuals who are allegedly seeking to weaken and destabilize the party, but we remain focused,” Zulu said. The PF presidential candidate expressed confidence that the party would overcome its challenges and emerge stronger under a united leadership.

“I have faith and believe that I am well-positioned to unify the party and steer it toward renewed strength and purpose, with a clear vision of leading Zambians toward a better future,” he said. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express permission from ZAMBIA MONITOR.

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