My Association with the UPND is coming to an end. They have become the Monster they fought
Statement by George Mtonga
On the Passage of the 2025 Cyber Law
For many years, I have proudly stood with the United Party for National Development (UPND), believing deeply in its promise to champion democracy, protect civil liberties, and uphold the freedom of speech and expression for all Zambians.
When the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Bill was passed in 2021 under the previous government, UPND and its leadership took a courageous stand against it, rightly warning that it threatened the fundamental rights of citizens. It was that principled resistance that reinforced my commitment to the party and its vision for a freer, more open Zambia.
It is with a heavy heart, therefore, that I must acknowledge the deep conflict I feel today. The 2025 Cyber Law, passed under the UPND government, mirrors many of the same dangers we once fought against — vague definitions, expanded surveillance powers, and the risk of suppressing free thought and dissent. It represents a departure from the values that inspired many of us to sacrifice, advocate, and believe in a better path for our nation.
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Freedom of speech is not negotiable. It is the foundation upon which all other freedoms stand. Without it, democracy becomes a shell, and governance risks becoming unaccountable.
As a lifelong supporter of free speech and open democracy, I must reflect critically and honestly on my continued association with the UPND.
Political loyalty cannot come at the expense of principle. If we once stood against such laws in opposition, we must be willing to stand against them even more fiercely when they arise under a government we helped bring to power.
I remain committed to the ideals of democracy, liberty, and justice for all Zambians — and it is to these ideals that my loyalty remains first and foremost.
In the coming days, I will be reflecting deeply on the future of my political engagement and association. It is my hope that the leadership of the UPND will reconsider its course and realign itself with the principles that once gave so many Zambians hope.
We must always choose values over convenience. Freedom over fear. Courage over comfort.
George N. Mtonga
April 20, 2025
Stop wasting time, just resign. You will be very quickly replaced. And forgotten.
He was nothing but a kaqndile and nobody needs to replace him. The fella is overestimating his importance even when he himself knows he was nothing!
My association with UPND ended 3 months after they got elected into office. I quickly realised that they were conmen only interested in enriching themselves on the back of poor citizens. Imagine my huge disappointment at the time. I was disgusted that I had contributed to putting them into power, and how I had wished I had listened to our beloved KK. He warned us never to vote for Hakainde.
The truth is that if Hakainde finds his way back into office after 2026, our country will be totally destroyed. Cost of living will worsen like you can not even imagine right now. He will not tolerate anyone to criticise him, and he will aim to stay in power forever. Our mines will be looted and Zambia will become a basket case. This man can not be trusted.
God bless Why Me and Captain Ibrahim Traore.
Vote for change in 2026.
Zambia has now become a shit hole country! Fight of skilled manpower,refugees etc is now eminent!!!
Meant: “Flight of skilled manpower…..”
Three months? Really? You are a very special human being. What exactly did you see?
Sounds like the stuff of a conman trying to sound credible. Or a jilted lover unable to get over a rejection or being passed over.
And you comment on any and everything?
Hahaha! You were never with us anyway and we knew who you were right from the beginning.
A self centred, ego centric, selfish, opportunist that never stood for anything nor contributed anything to our party in opposition!
Go in peace and go now. Nobody will miss you and don’t ever come back!! Foolish Arse!
The biggest problem in politics is people who only know how to say yes without thought. It is very very clear just like in animal farm that those that chased the farmer have transformed to become that farmer and worse. But some snowballs still continue to believe. If these guys are not censured, in are in for a big haul, what beats me is there inability to relate with the people when they take a position. In other words they do not consider what people say even if they are blind to what the people are experiencing. It is what l see is what you get
You can resign silently because when you joined upnd party you never added any value to the party.We had powerful guys in upnd party who thought like unfortunately the party did not go down.Just go nobody will miss you Boss.I have gone through the cyber security law very is nothing were it is oppressing citizens only criminals and terrorist are going to be worried.
You can resign silently because when you joined upnd party you did not announced and you never added any value to the party.We had powerful guys in upnd party who thought like you unfortunately the party did not go down.Just go nobody will miss you Boss.I have gone through the cyber security law very is nothing were it is oppressing citizens only criminals and terrorist are going to be worried.
Mr George Mtonga, if you are serious about leaving UPND do it silently. People themselves will notice your absence. Anyway, I have joined UPND today to replace you. So what difference does it make?
George Mtonga, we are very happy to see you leave, good riddance to bad rubbish.
Go and join your father lungu