President Hichilema Washes Hands of ‘PF Self-Inflicted’ Chaos, UPND Celebrates Nullifications
The Zambian government has categorically denied any involvement by President Hakainde Hichilema in the ongoing power struggles within the opposition Patriotic Front (PF) party. However, the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) has been openly jubilant over the nullification of the nine PF parliamentary seats, adding to the growing political tensions.
The statement, released by Chief Communications Specialist Clayson Hamasaka, dismisses allegations of the President’s interference, noting that Hichilema’s “commitment to order and the rule of law in the country” is one of his strongest pillars. The statement goes on to emphasize that the President has “no business” with the internal fights among PF factions, which it describes as “historical” from the time of the late President Michael Sata’s demise.
Interestingly, the statement’s swift and emphatic denial of the President’s involvement in the PF’s woes has raises our eyebrows as political observers. The fact that they’re so quick to wash their hands of this situation is even more suspicious. One has to wonder what the President might know about the PF’s ‘self-inflicted’ leadership crisis.
The PF, which previously held power in Zambia, has been embroiled in a bitter power struggle, leading to the expulsion of nine of its Members of Parliament. The statement asserts that the President’s hands are “extremely tied” despite his personal views against by-elections, as the party’s actions were a result of its own “self-inflicted wrangles.”
Meanwhile, the UPND has been openly celebrating the nullification of the nine PF seats, fueling concerns about the government’s impartiality in the ongoing political drama. It’s concerning to see the ruling party gloating over the PF’s misfortunes, especially when the country is facing such significant financial challenges.
Indeed, the cost of holding nine parliamentary by-elections could be a significant burden for a nation currently complaining of funds and actively seeking international assistance in the wake of a devastating drought. As the PF continues to grapple with its internal turmoil, the Hichilema administration maintains that it has no intention of interfering, even as it works to address the “more serious national issues” it claims were created by the same individuals now fighting for control of the opposition party.
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So they want majority MPs in parliament in order to manipulate the constitution. Criminals.
Iwe kolwe Musonda, and the Kolwe that you are, is the one unrestifull one from Congo. Always jumping between trees , 24/7. Listen here, the Topic if that of Sampa, PF and the president being not involved. Where did you get constitution from? Or I forgot, you are a monkey, so you jumped back to 2016 when Lungu was manipulating the constitution right.
Laura Miti,here is one of your kind!
Upnd think they are very clever. But in the short term they are just finishing themselves. There’s no Upnd to talk about on the ground because they are very unpopular. So Zambians should unite and remove them from power. Once out of power it will be the end of Upnd. Like the way it’s uncle ANC died because of tribalism.
He knows he cannot win another election.This is why he wants the 9 PF seats and others to achieve a 2/3 majority and extend his term of office to 7 years and return to the first pass the post electoral system. DEFEND your democracy! The judges, parliament, the ECZ are all UPND members or stooges.
Does Hichilema know how much most Zambians have come to hate him because of his selfish antics. In the north and west people don’t even want to hear his name. That’s how bad things are for him. I think he doesn’t know Zambians, he will end up very badly. Right now he thinks he’s very clever, but soon he will realize that he’s actually very dull.
Amalabishi from amalabishi. Tired of amalabishi. This rubbish should go.
The rubbish who seems not to know why he was given the Power. 2026 The rubbish goes.
But this is really laughable.You want Statehouse not to respond quickly to fake allegations which are implicating the President.If the officials don’t respond it may indicate that they are admitting to the fake accusations.Sometimes they delibarately delay to answer to fake accusations to allow the accusers to speak their lungs out so that answers can be given once and for all.These accusations are in series and endless.ECL at one time lost television sets and Statehouse was accused.There was noise and later it was known it was their own cadres of PF who stole.And no apologies given.