The Registrar of Societies has refuted claims suggesting obstruction in the registration process of the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA). Acting Chief Registrar of Societies, Mariah Mulenga, clarified that the allegations are baseless as members of UKA have not submitted any application despite being provided with necessary assistance, application forms, and requirements.
Ms. Mulenga revealed that although United Liberal Party leader Sakwiba Sikota and others initially visited the Registrar of Societies to search and reserve the name UKA, they failed to return to officially apply for registration as a pressure group. She further explained that Mr. Sikota verbally requested to change the group’s status from a pressure group to a political party but neglected to follow up with a written request as advised.
Furthermore, Ms. Mulenga disclosed that on 28th February 2024, Mr. Sikota, accompanied by Mr. Jackson Silavwe, President of the Golden Party of Zambia, collected an application form to register UKA as a pressure group, yet they have not submitted the completed form to the department.
In response to the situation, Ms. Mulenga expressed disappointment over Mr. Sikota and the Alliance members resorting to media politicking to discredit the government. She emphasized that such actions only serve to tarnish the name of the government without basis.
The Registrar of Societies reaffirmed their commitment to facilitating the registration process for UKA or any other organization that follows the prescribed procedures. Ms. Mulenga urged all concerned parties to adhere to the established protocols to ensure a smooth and transparent registration process.
UKA members, procedure is procedure. Clear your figure prints with the police, let them scrutinize whether some of you are criminals, and allow for registration and submit for registration with Registrar of Societies.
You did the name search, if it happened your name is already in the system, you should have been advised.
Don’t use social media to lie about UKA registration, do the real thing.
It is indeed surprising that the learned Counsel Sakwiba Sikota is showing these signs of disorganisation in his leadership. Is this deliberate?
After the 2026 elections, it will dawn on UKA what a political wet blanket Edgar Lungu is. No politician who wants to be a factor in Zambian politics should want to keep his company.
Headless chicken routine! Just deliver on your campaign promises to avoid the UKA dredgenaught!!!
People are now running like headless chickens in the wake of emerging challenges! Don’t be “unmen”. Just deliver on your campaign promises and Bob is your uncle,period.