ROBERT CHABINGA LOSES UPND MAFINGA SOUTH PRIMARY ELECTION
EMBATTLED Patriotic Front President (2) Robert Chabinga has suffered a major setback in the UPND primary elections for Mafinga South after losing to young medical doctor and party loyalist, Dr. John Vwalika.
According to results from the party primaries, Dr. Vwalika emerged victorious, defeating Chabinga in the contest to become the adopted parliamentary candidate for Mafinga South
The outcome has sparked reactions among party supporters, with many describing it as a sign of growing support for new leadership within the constituency.
All calls to the outspoken former MP Robert Chabinga for a comment have gone unanswered.
Meanwhile, Dr. Vwalika’s supporters have welcomed the victory, saying it reflects the confidence party members have placed in his leadership and vision for Mafinga South.
There is need to be careful with some of these choices. Winning within a few internal restricted votes does not mean someone is popular on the ground with the people. Common sense should prevail that where the people on the ground are in support of a person it is proven record that he or she can carry the day.
Otherwise the only wise thing for those with a clear win is to become independent candidates and they will return their seats because they voters will prefer them other than another try. This is common sense.
This must be thought through strategically and not through blind loyalty. It is a dangerous route. Being popular with a few party members voting does not translate into being popular on the ground. You guys are shooting yourselves in the foot. Is it not common sense that your best candidate is the one your internal structure has rejected.