FORMER LUANSHYA MP STEPHEN CHUNGU WARNS OPPOSITION DIVISIONS COULD COST 2026 ELECTIONS
By Constance Shilengwe
FORMER Luanshya Member of Parliament Stephen Chungu says divisions within the opposition are deeply concerning and could lead to serious political consequences.
Mr. Chungu’s remarks follow the formation of the PF Pamodzi Alliance, announced earlier this week by Given Lubinda, Acting President of the Patriotic Front.
Mr. Chungu said some partners proposed transforming the alliance into what they described as a TONSE ECL Movement, a move that created further uncertainty among members and the public.
He explained that the group aligned with former president Edgar Lungu chose to distance itself from the confusion in order to protect the original vision of the alliance.
Mr. Chungu said it is painful to see party members split into different camps despite the sacrifices many made to build and mobilise support for the party while it was in opposition.
He noted that whether some members are excited about leaving or remaining within certain factions, the continued divisions will ultimately result in a loss for everyone involved.
Mr. Chungu warned that with so many camps emerging, it will be practically impossible for the opposition to win elections, adding that the only likely outcome will be defeat.
He further cautioned that the confusion is already visible even at the local level in Luanshya, where he said the divisions could prove disastrous if they are not resolved.
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Whether PF unites now or remains divided, chances of winning the August General Elections are very very slim, they are almost zero regardless of the presidential candidate they will field in. If the guys were serious on their unity, they should have worked on it a long time ago, unfortunately power hunger and selfishness have prevented them from achieving all that. There is no country in the world where almost everyone wants to be the president. Even in the USA where they have 50 States, we have never seen such big number of presidential aspirants from one or two regions. It just shows that some people can still not believe that even people from other regions can also rule Zambia.
The blind.
Misleading the blind.
Even if you united, as long as you are not putting forward alternative plans (as your primary selling point) that are manifestly better than those currently being implemented by HH and UPND, you are going nowhere.
Democracy is competition of ideas. Union for the poorly disguised purpose of plundering the national treasury and setting free documented and convicted criminals is going nowhere.
They continue to harbor hope of coming back to steal more these people. A thief does not easily relent, not until you sever his head. They believe that HH is unworthy of the presidency, but only their coalition of thieves is deserving. It will soon collapse, and they will realize that they are unwelcome in government.