MMD NOT DEAD: SICHILIMA DECLARES PARTY’S READINESS FOR 2026 ELECTIONS
By: Thomas Afroman Mwale
FORMER Home Affairs Deputy Minister Gaston Sichilima has announced that the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) will participate in the 2026 General Elections, dismissing claims that the party has been rebranded into the New Nation Party (NNP) by Dr. Nevers Mumba.
Mr. Sichilima said the MMD is currently mobilizing its structures in preparation for intra-party elections, which will eventually lead to the selection of a new party president.
He emphasized that Dr. Mumba’s move to form a new party effectively dissolved his Hope MMD faction, leaving the original MMD intact.
Speaking in an interview with Sun FM TV News, the former Cabinet Minister stated that the former ruling party is actively regrouping across the country.
He expressed confidence that the party may secure seats in 2026, particularly at Member of Parliament and Councillor levels.
Mr. Sichilima further revealed that the MMD will decide, ahead of the elections, whether to form an alliance or contest independently as a party.
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Except for benefits of donations, membership subscriptions and historical memory and legacy, MMD and UNIP will never rule this country again, their time expired many years ago. Citizens have moved on.
Sad to wake up too late only to find that the only train destined for hope land as desired of a nation has departed.
The only option is to take the next bus back home. Especially that the Train had its last run before transforming into a plane
Kindly wake up and smell the coffee. This change of name effectively rooted in legal mastery does not allow you to use its old name. It i forever fastened to be the historical artifact of the now NNP.
A wise legal trip is sufficient to underscore this. In other words this is what is called technical knock out. Even up to the count of 10 years you can not get up. This I must admit was ingenus of the leadership. A strong legal silencer. Let all who approach this matter do so at their own peril and ignorance before the law.