PeP PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE DOUBTS OPPOSITION UNITY AHEAD OF 2026 ELECTIONS
Opposition Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) 2026 presidential candidate, Chanda Katotobwe, says opposition unity ahead of this year’s general elections may not be achievable, citing dishonesty among some opposition political players.
Speaking during Tuesday’s edition of Let the People Talk programme on Phoenix FM, Mr. Katotobwe alleged that efforts to unite the opposition have been undermined by a lack of trust.
He claimed that some opposition members have been compromised.
He further alleged that certain opposition figures have been “bought” by the ruling party, making collaboration increasingly difficult as the elections draw closer.
Mr. Katotobwe said PeP has opted not to join other opposition alliances, arguing that such groupings are affected by deceit.
He maintained that his party presents itself as a credible and honest alternative to other political formations in the country.
Meanwhile, Mr. Katotobwe said Zambia missed an opportunity to nationalise the mines at independence.
He added that the country should now focus on strengthening taxation systems in the mining sector to ensure citizens derive greater benefit.
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The Bemba adage “bamukolwe nga bafula ta buchanbwangu” is just too correct and stands as a typical example of what is happening to opposition parties we have.The adage is simply expressing a situation of men who think they are too intelligent and are competing, speaking grandloquently with flight of ideas in the end no progress attained.If any thing Zambians are now fedup with the behavior of the opposition.They are just waiting for elections to pass and continue nicely with their daily business in the conducive environment of peace and freedom that we have now.