CONTINUED UNCERTAINTY IN PF WORRIES MPS AHEAD OF 2026 ELECTIONS
PATRIOTIC Front Member of Parliament for Chinsali, Kalalwe Mukosa, has warned that the continued uncertainty in the party is a threat to most lawmakers seeking to re-contest their seats in 2026.
Mr. Mukosa notes that the on-going internal disputes are creating confusion about who can safely file on the party ticket and may prevent prospective candidates from meeting electoral requirements in 2026 if unresolved.
In an interview with Phoenix News, Mr. Mukosa says the lack of clarity is already affecting the ability of some aspirants to prepare nomination papers and plan campaign logistics, creating an uneven playing field ahead of the 2026 elections.
And Chama-North Member of Parliament Yotam Mtayachalo says the uncertainty is not only affecting MPs but the general membership as well, which he describes as worrying and has praised the dialogue meeting initiated by former Vice-President Inonge Wina, which he hopes will bring clarity to the party.
Meanwhile, Bwacha Parliamentarian Sydney Mushanga is confident that the PF will overcome its leadership challenges, stating that the party is not short of leadership and a resolution will soon be met.
PN
Once you accept that PF isn’t there you will know the way forward. Problem is that you still harbor hope that PF is alive ! Yes nominally PF could be there but practically it passed away in August 2021 ! Accept facts and you will consider your next genuine step. Surely do you expect any miracles within the 8 months remaining ? You had wasted 4 years plus playing foolish games. So those are the yields.
Hon. Kalalwe Mukosa, naimwe mwamona ka, Hon. Sunday Chanda already raised that point. Apa kusala amano, te kukonka fye cikonkekonke, ukashala muli mwamoneni, inshita niino yine.
Two things to look out for really.
1. The pending court ruling on the true leadership recognized by law to run the entity. Unfortunately, arrogance and emotionally wishing this problem away won’t work. This is a real battle needing a mature legal approach.
2. CDF. In the past Political parties used funds to push their preferred candidates to the disadvantage of the selection of credible and noble candidates. The effects of this in the past has been catastrophic as a nation with misappropriation and theft of public funds being condoned due to weak appointed and controlled candidates.
This time around constituencies have the privilege of selecting candidates who they have confidence. These candidates will probably have lived among the people and experience the hardships with the rest of the community and hence best suited to work for the advancement of the solutions needed to make life more bearable.
In addition the playing field is now equalized through the allocation of the funds through CDF. Hence an honest independent candidate who is full of integrity can win over an enter political party whose values don’t address the needs of the citizens.
Therefore participating as an independent may now be a better option than carrying on a liability which may be too difficult to sell. This scenario unfortunately may actually cut both ways , ruling and opposition parties.
As we advance in our democracy, it will be interesting to see how communities begin to take charge of who the want to lead them due to the fact that they know the candidates better than the political parties.
This will apply at all levels of governance. Proof of actual practical efforts and achievements will soon be a requirement. Then all the power play within political parties will end. Be the way who is interested in having an MP who only shows up when it is time to vote them back into power. This era is unfortunately long gone and those politicians who are left in the past will soon be history.
So we are looking forward to see how independent candidates will perform in the up coming general elections.