When l visited him at his residence last month, we talked about many issues of PF, Tonse Alliance & the nation. I was particularly interested to know if he is considering to contest at the PF national convention and later as Republican President in 2026.
Hon. Given Lubinda categorically said, “by God grace, it’s my time Dr. Zimba and I am available to serve both PF and Zambians by continuing from where my elder brother ECL left from….If some people in PF think they can discriminate me for who I am as Lozi, they are lying and wasting their time”. I was impressed with his clarity of mind, passion and honest.
Among known opposition presidential candidates so far both in PF and Tonse alliance, I don’t know many who can beat him in terms of experience in parliamentary politics and national politics in general. He is a defined political veteran, credible statesman, experienced former cabinet minister and a devoted PF senior leader.
Hon. Given Lubinda is someone l find very intellectually grounded and deeply passionate. Generally, l get along with him well and our one on one conversations are always fruitful and politically sound.
As we prepare for the Tonse Alliance General Congress in December, 2025, these are the competent, credible and sound presidential candidates we must look out for.
With such quality candidates, we can smile at August 2026 knowing that we shall cross the UPND bridge with confidence even if it means walking barefooted✅
By Dr Chris Zumani Zimba
There will be weeping and gnashing of teeth come August 2026.
ALL THIS ISSUE OF SAYING I WANT , I WANT SHOULD BE SETTLED AT THE CONVETION, THE EARLIER YOU GO TO THE CONVENTION THE EARLIER YOU WILL SETTLE THIS ISSUE INSTEAD OF WASTING TIME AND MONEY TO GO AND CONSULT TASIL FROM SASAA, YOU GUYS ARE NOW LOOKING DIRECTIONLESS, JUST GO TO THE CONVENTION, TIME IS NOT WAITING FOR YOU.
Lubinda, do not be quick to pull the tribal card. You are not the only candidate vying to lead PF.
PF/Tonse should go for a young fresh person that was not part of the previous regime. Put your egos to one side otherwise you will lose in 2026. Zambians are tired of recycled politicians including yourself and Hakainde. You do not bring anything to the table.
COPY AND PASTE SOUTHERN PROVINCE.
REJECT TRIBALISM, CORRUPTION AND OPPRESSION.
UMUFULO PA MUFULO.
VOTE FOR CHANGE IN 2026.
Hon Lubinda is.not even among PF Presidential candidates who paid K 200, 000 nomination fee. So, how does he expect to become PF presidential flag bearer? Will he impose himself on the party?
You mean GBM, Kambwili and Emmanuel Mwamba because they paid the K200,000 nomination fee should be vying to become PF flag bearers?
Zayelo your own party has disowned you and nakachinda. Better you retire and go into farming.