Ruling UPND launches internal elections ahead of 2026 General Assembly

The United Party for National Development (UPND) has begun its internal election process ahead of a General Assembly scheduled for April 15, 2026, where the party president and members of the National Management Committee (NMC) will be elected. UPND Chairperson for Elections and Campaigns, Likando Mufalali, accompanied by National Chairman Collins Maoma, said the party had issued guidelines and regulations to members to steer the electoral process. Speaking at the Anderson Kambela Mazoka Party Secretariat on Monday, Mufalali said the party’s constitution did not allow a leadership vacuum, underscoring the timely start of the process, which will run until April 15, 2026.

Mufalali said nomination fees had been set at K100,000 for the party presidency, K2,000 for NMC positions, K500 for provincial leadership, and K10 for lower party structures. He said elections were being conducted from the branch level up to provincial assemblies, which would then constitute the General Assembly. The process, he added, was open to all bona fide members in good standing.

“All aspiring candidates, including those contesting the party presidency, are free to participate, stressing that there are no shortcuts as the party strictly adheres to its constitution,” Mufalali said. He assured members that the elections would be peaceful and transparent, with representation from all regions. “The process will ensure at least 30 percent participation by women, including persons with disabilities,” Mufalali said.

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He expressed confidence that the party would emerge stronger and more united after the General Assembly. 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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