NCP REJOINS LUBINDA-LED TONSE
NEW Congress Party leader Peter Chanda
THE National Congress Party has rejoined the Tonse Alliance faction led by Given Lubinda.
On November 1, NCP officially cut ties with Tonse, citing an attempt by Lubinda and other alliance members to hijack the party for their own benefit.
But in a communiqué issued by Tonse faction Spokesperson Ephraim Shakafuswa, Monday, NCP and United for Better Zambia (UBZ) were re-admitted to the alliance after a Tonse Alliance Council of Leaders meeting held yesterday.
The communiqué also added that a number of new political parties and Civil Society Organisations were admitted to the alliance.
“The Tonse Alliance Council of Leaders convened on Monday, 26th January 2026 at Eagle’s View Event Centre. The meeting was chaired by Hon. Given Lubinda, Chairperson of the Tonse Alliance and president of the Patriotic Front.
The Council met to deliberate on the following agenda items: 1. Consideration and admission of new political parties and Civil Society Organisations into the Tonse Alliance. 2. Consideration of applications for re-admission by former members of the Alliance.
Admissions; Following deliberations, the Council resolved as follows: New Admissions; The following political parties and Civil Society Organisations were admitted into the Tonse Alliance: 1. Resolute Party, 2. Democratic Union, 3. Citizens Democratic Party, 4. Exodus Party for Peace and Prosperity, 5. Revolutionary Communist Party, 6. Leadership Development Party, 7. Youth Advocates for Development in Africa (YADA), 8. Borderless Africa University Club, 9. Youth With Initiative, 10. Hope of Refuge, 11. Youth Leadership and Dialogue Programme,” read the statement.
“Re-admissions; The Council further approved the re-admission of members who had earlier resigned : 1. New Congress Party (NCP) 2. United for Better Zambia (UBZ). The Council of Leaders reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the Alliance through inclusive, disciplined, and purpose-driven participation, anchored on the shared objective of delivering a credible alternative government for the Republic of Zambia in response to the people’s expectations”.
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