WITH PRESIDENT HICHILEMA, GOLDEN DAYS ARE ASSURED – HAMUDUDU
24th, November 2024
MANSA – Opposition Party of National Unity and Progress (PNUP) President Highvie Hamududu has endorsed President Hakainde Hichilema’s candidature for the 2026 elections, citing economic progress.
Mr. Hamududu lauded President Hichilema for implementing impactful policies that promise an economic breakthrough citing the reopening of mines across the country as a key factor contributing to Zambia’s unprecedented economic growth trajectory.
“The fiscal discipline coupled with running mines, industrial production, and agriculture will strengthen the economic base, leading to a lower cost of living,” said Mr. Hamududu.
Speaking on the sidelines of the Chabuka Ne Sandula traditional ceremony in Mansa, the opposition leader commended the energy mix initiative which, he noted will prepare the country for droughts and ensure energy security.
“I would want to thank you, Your Excellency, for the energy mix; this initiative will help us switch when hydro fails this country,” he stated.
Mr. Hamududu declared his willingness to support President Hichilema in 2026, emphasizing the need for consistency in leadership to sustain development.
“No country has developed through changing presidencies; consistency is vital for progress. Zambia’s economy would improve within the next 18 months due to the government’s robust economic policies”, he added.
Mr. Hamududu’s sentiments were supported by Mansa member of parliament Dr. Chitalu Chilufya expressed confidence in President Hichilema’s visionary leadership.
Welcoming the President to the Chabuka ceremony, Dr. Chilufya commended the visible infrastructure development under his administration.
“The increase in Constituency Development Funds (CDF) has set a high standard for President Hichilema,” he noted.
Dr. Chilufya further praised the introduction of free education, stating it has enabled vulnerable children across the country to access education.
The Chabuka Ne Sandula traditional ceremony is held to celebrate the crossing of river LUAPULA by different ethnic groupings such as the Luunda of Mwata Kazembe, the Bemba of Chitimukulu and the Toka of Chief Mukuni as they moved from the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Legacy has it that the site of the ceremony is a shrine at which the various tribal groupings increased in numbers after crossing the Luapula river leading to the creation of various Ushi chiefdoms.
These Chiefdoms include present day Senior Chief Chimese, Mabumba, Kalasa, Lukangaba, Matanda,Sokontwe,Kasoma lwela and Chisunka.
(C) THE FALCON