By Larry Mweetwa
LET US CONGRATULATE PF-TOONSE ALLIANCE FOR WINNING PETAUKE AND LET US GO BACK TO THE DRAWING BOARD
Let us extend our congratulations to the PF-TOONSE Alliance for their victory in Petauke, and let us take this opportunity to reflect and strategize for the future.
As a civil servant, my duty is to present facts objectively, without engaging in political discourse. The most significant achievement in this election is the absence of violence, a stark contrast to past elections under the PF. For me, peace is the biggest victory.
To both political parties, it is essential to return to the drawing board and analyze the factors that led to the election outcome. Consider the disagreements, the failure to accommodate diverse perspectives within the alliance, and the need for humility. Learning from these lessons will ensure better performance in future elections.
From my perspective, PF should celebrate their victory, while UPND should also find encouragement in making significant inroads into what was traditionally their opponent’s stronghold.
As civil servants, we commend the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for conducting a peaceful and transparent election.
2021 Petauke Central Constituency Election Results:
Emmanuel Jay Banda (PF): 15,870 votes
Zacheus Zulu (UPND): 12,583 votes
Petauke both at parliamentary and presidential has been alaways been closely contested.
Congratulations To PF-Toonse and Congratulations to UPND but more importantly to ECZ for the peaceful election, no violence no bloodshed like the way PF carders tormented citizens.
Reversal of the 2 Pin
Surely, Mr Mweetwa,
Is UPND,, Surely worthy. Your Drawing booard advice ?
Is there cause , for panic , for such a gigantic Party, ? A Party which is miles far ahead, of it’s opponents,
Since 2021, The UPND ,has won 90% of all by elections,held in this Country.
Was , the PETAUKE , win ? A matter of life and death? For UPND
Let us be serious, for once, we’ve taken and gained more Seats off, PF, even in their so called , bedrooms , unless, the thinking, behind PETAUKE, is something else, and only be known,, to those who are lamenting, on this Loss
Come 2026, UPND is, fine,big , strong & secure, and we are expected to grab even more Seats ,,
Otherwise, ,the Petauke drawing board belongs to Mweetwa, alone, and not to UPND
He will not manage to rig general elections.
Even ECL, that has much much bigger balls than him, failed to rig general elections in 2021.
Prepare for a new government next year.
Voters do not like failures.
Opposition now need to find a new credible candidate to stand. Talk to Sangwa, he will deliver. He will make a very good president, I think.
Vote wisely in 2026.
This is good for democracy. I hope the MP will perform and not only go to parliament to insult and chop small girls at the motel. All non performing MPs will kiss the dust. The MP for Munali has neglected Chelstone. Where is the CDF. Come see the roads bwana, you won’t have anywhere to pass when you come for campaigns.
Congratulations
This is good for our democracy, other parties also should be winning. Even in class, it not good for one pupil to be getting 100% all the time. Meanwhile, Tonse should not be too excited, Petauke did not belong to PF or UPND, it was an independent seat although supportive of PF. If you remember, just after the general elections in 2021, we had a Council by election in Lusangazi which PF scooped. They were very excited as usual but they never won any other after that one whether Parliamentary or ward. So for Petauke to go to PF/Tonse cannot be a surprise to anyone and it cannot be a picture of next year’s elections. Moreover Petauke should be Lungu’s home town.
Bo Mwiitwa now that you have been employed as Director in Ministry of Education. Your role is to bring your abundant knowledge, expertise and experience to education though this is not your area expertise
As a civil servant, you have no business commenting on political matters, even results of a by-election. At least have the decency to pretend to be non-partisan.
Take a leaf from Mr. Pilato’s book. He has tried to be a true civil servant. Never comments on matters of a political nature.