By: Castrol Kafweta| NWP
UPND National Youth Chairman, Mr. Gilbert Liswaniso has lauded the people of Kalumbila District of Northwestern Province for their resolve to give UPND Alliance leader, President Hakainde Hichilema 100 per cent votes when the country goes to the polls on August 12th.
Addressing the residents of Kalumbila today, Mr. Liswaniso, who was received to a thunderous welcome, expressed gratitude that the people in the area have continued to show unwavering support to president Hichilema.
Mr. Liswaniso urged the people to be wary of maneuvers by the PF who have gone on rampage dishing out huge sums of money and buying opposition political figures.
He also paid cognisance of the fact that the largest opposition political party in the country was born from the province, adding that there was need for the people in the province to remain united and deliver resounding victory for Mr Hichilema.
“UPND was born from Northwestern Province and you the people of this province are the Chief Executive Officers -CEO-of the party. [Hence], you must not allow yourselves to be bought by PF using stolen money. Remain loyal and committed to the party so that we can together we can form the next government,” he said.
He also reminded the people of Kalumbila not to lose sight of the many times times Mr Hichilema has been arrested in his pursuit to form Government.
“Fellow citizens! President Hakainde Hichilema has been fighting for a better Zambia because of the love he has for this country. He has been arrested 15 times because he wants you to enjoy your life under the able leadership of the UPND.” Said Mr. Liswaniso.
And speaking at the rally, Northwestern Province Youth Chairman Mr. Bruce Kanema told Kalumbila youths that this year’s election was about the women and youths, stressing them that the huge composition of the youths and women in the voter population should be exploited to usher in new, quality and credible leadership.
Mr. Kanema further directed the youths to cluster themselves in the groups of 45 per polling station to ensure they protect the votes so that UPND can form government.
Mr. Gilbert Liswaniso is in Northwestern Province touring, mobilizing and campaigning for president Hakainde Hichilema and all candidates who are contesting on UPND ticket
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