MUMBI PHIRI- GIVEN LUBINDA DOES NOT QUALIFY AS PF PRESIDENT ONLY BEMBA AND EASTERNER.
By ECL TV
STAKEHOLDERS CONDEMN MUMBI PHIRI’S TRIBAL REMARKS, CALL FOR UNITY AHEAD OF 2026 POLLS
Various stakeholders have condemned former Patriotic Front (PF) Deputy Secretary-General Mumbi Phiri for her alleged tribal remarks, describing them as divisive and a threat to national unity ahead of the 2026 general elections.
Ms. Phiri is alleged to have stated in a publication and accompanying audio that the PF could only win the 2026 elections if the party’s top two positions were occupied by individuals from either the Bemba or Eastern regions.
Evangelical Fellowship of Zambia (EFZ) Executive Director, Bishop Andrew Mwenda, labelled the remarks as regressive and dangerous, stressing that tribalism should never be used as a political tool. He warned that such sentiments risk deepening divisions and eroding the values of peace and inclusivity.
Former Vice President Nevers Mumba echoed similar sentiments, saying the remarks undermine the “One Zambia, One Nation” principle that has long held the country together. He urged political leaders to foster unity and respect diversity.
Centre for Protection of Human Rights and Advancement of Democracy (CePHRAD) Executive Director, Christopher Manyepa, also weighed in, emphasizing that leadership must be based on merit rather than tribal or regional affiliations. He cautioned against political domination that marginalizes other groups or limits citizens’ opportunities to lead.
Meanwhile, United Party for National Development (UPND) Media Director, Mark Simuuwe, called on Zambians to reject divisive rhetoric and stand firm in defending democracy and national harmony. He expressed disappointment that some political figures continue to advance tribal agendas despite Zambia’s long-standing commitment to unity and coexistence.
A leopard can never change it’s spots.
PF for us.
When and where did Ms Mumbi Phiri say that Hon Given Lubinda does not qualify to be Patriotic Front President?
It’s this kind of Journalism which is divisive and tearing the country apart.
This issue is old news and was dealt with many months ago..And there’s no where in that interview were Mumbi Phiri talks about Hon Given Lubinda.
A Tribalist, and those who subsist on Tribalism have brought it back , presenting it as if the woman said this yesterday.
Why have rogues decided to bring the issue back? They are subtly trying to deflect the brutalization and assault of Hon Given Lubinda from UPND Thugs , to a broader Conspiracy against his Candidacy of the Patriotic Front Presidency.
Mumbi Phiri never talked about Given Lubinda in that Audio.. either directly or implicitly.
Hon Given Lubinda qualifies as a Candidate for the Patriotic Front Presidency, and it’s my wish and prayer that the PF electoral college votes for him on 29th November,2025.
Brian Mundubile, Chishimba Kambwili, Dr Chitalu Chilufya, Makebi Zulu, or Ambassador Emmanuel Mwamba can be the running mate.
To hon Given Lubinda, ignore the Tribalists, and the Rogue Media, trying remove you from the Patriotic Front.
Soldier on, and delegates at the conference will vote for you.
@100 you are 100% right. Me equally iam shocked why this IS BROUGHT BACK AGAIN??
This sister of ours mama Phiri’s mouth is very horrible.She is among those who will quickly divide the unity in PF and cause mushrooming small parties dividing mitotically.The voters for 2026 elections will be subjected to difficult decision making on choice of leadership.Those who enjoy mathematics especially the topic of probabilities must be ready to organize some pens.
ECL TV make it appear like Mrs. Mumbi is repeating the same sentiments she expressed earlier. This is gutter journalism meant to deceive the public. I doubt if such an entity as ECL TV does exist.
Someone is trying very hard to stir up animosity towards the lady.
Minister of Education Douglas Shakalima and his officials should ask themselves how the schooling system and examinations set can help in stemming such thinking as Mumbi Phiri’s. It’s quite clear that the current system is not quite up to scratch.