UPND announces commencement of intra party elections

The United Party for National Development (UPND) has announced the commencement of intra-party elections aimed at electing new office bearers. Speaking during a media press briefing, UPND Chairman for Elections and Campaigns, Likando Mufalali, disclosed that all party positions are open to all bonafide UPND members, including that of party president. Mr Mufalali revealed during the media press briefing in Lusaka that all the guidelines under which the intra-party elections must be held have been communicated to party structures.

“And those that want to file as president for the party, they can come through and those who want to file for the NMC, that’s National Management Committee, to qualify or to sit in the National Management Committee,” he said. Mr Mufalali said the ruling party expects those vying for different positions at branch and national levels to abide by the party guidelines and regulations. He revealed that the guidelines provide regulations under which the intra-party is supposed to be held.

He stressed that all the necessary procedures for conducting intra-party elections in a conducive manner have also been put in place. Mr Mufalali said those eyeing elective party positions must be good standing UPND members, adding that they must qualify based on the regulations and guidelines that are provided by the party.