Mundubile will take us back to State House next year, declare 29 PF MPs
TWENTY-nine Patriotic Front (PF) members of parliament have thrown their weight behind Mporokoso MP Brian Mundubile, endorsing him as their choice of party president and declaring him the leader capable of reclaiming power for the former ruling party.
The endorsement
was announced during a press briefing in Lusaka today, where the MPs presented a united front ahead of the PF’s long-awaited elective conference scheduled for later this month.
This follows five months of the Patriotic Front operating without a presidential candidate after the death of its former leader, Edgar Lungu.
The period was marked by persistent internal wrangles and growing uncertainty over the party’s direction, leadership, and future, as different factions jostled to shape the PF’s next chapter.
Leading the announcement, Fiera MP Emmanuel Tembo said the group’s decision was based on Mundubile’s leadership record, integrity and ability to reconnect the PF with ordinary citizens.
“Mundubile has the vision, discipline, and heart to rebuild the PF. We believe he has what it takes to guide the party back to State House and restore confidence among Zambians,” stated Tembo.
Tembo added that Mundubile has consistently demonstrated maturity, teamwork and loyalty, qualities the MPs believe are essential for rebuilding a strong, people-centered opposition.
“Mundubile has proven that leadership is about service, not self-interest. We believe that he will bring stability and unity to a party that has endured months of division,” he said.
Those who declared support for Mundubile include Francis Kapyanga (Mpika), Mulenga Fube (Chilubi), Jean Chisenga (Mambilima), Sydney Mushanga (Bwacha), Pavyuma Kalobo (Wusakile), Golden Mwila (Mufulira), Kalalwe Mukosa (Chinsali), Christopher Shakafuswa (Mandevu), among others.
Tembo clarified that the endorsement was not a divisive moved but rather a show of faith in leadership that can reposition PF as a credible alternative ahead of the 2026 general elections.
He further called on other presidential aspirants to focus on issue based campaigns, saying PF’s renewal depends on collective effort rather than internal rivalry.
By Sharon Zulu
Kalemba November 7, 2025
Have the legal hurdles been overcome? Where does Mr. Chabinga stand?
I see some complications and I hope the Lubinda PF faction has took this into consideration when setting the convention date.
A Given Lubinda/Brian Mundubile Ticket is what is required for the Patriotic Front.
Mundubile can be popular among his friends in Parliament. But outside Parliament, he is an unknown entity. Let him be the Vice to Given Lubinda.
Brother JMC mentions Robert Chabinga. I have a feeling Chabinga ‘s Stunts have run their course. Will his sponsors still push him further? I doubt it. The risks are too high.
We are in a Tense and potentially Volatile situation now..Any more Imingalato on the Patriotic Front will be met head on. We are looking at 600 Councilors, Mayors and Council Chair persons, 60 Members of Parliament some of whom want to defend their seats…Can you remove such a big number from the Ballot through Imingalato thinking they will turn the other cheek and go to sleep ??
I don’t think so. The Patriotic Front Convention will take place as scheduled on 29th November, 2025.
The Tide is changing my friend.
Even the Incarcerated Binoculars might be out on Bail pending appeal next week. The Judiciary is on the Spot..a very big Spot.
And those on the Queue to Prison over Sedition, Hate Speech, Tribal Wars might not see Prison. I might be wrong.
What I see is a man who has been fighting his wars on too many Fronts from 2021 coming to terms with reality.
The man has been fighting with the Constitution, State Institutions, the Catholic Church, NGOs , Political Parties, Political Detainees and Prisoners.
Adding these to the Sham Constitutional Amendment Process, Voter Registration exercise, NRC issuance Exercise have now solidified a united Front against him.
He needs to change course to salvage the little credibility he has remaining. It’s not business as usual.. People have seen through him, and not even CDF , Cash for work or Imita Ufole can save him.
The Patriotic Front Convention will take place, and Robert Chabinga won’t be able to stop it. That’s the way I see it.
My friend, you are really deluded.