TOONSE ALLIANCE STRUGGLING TO GAIN GROUND IN RURAL ZAMBIA, SAYS NASON MSONI.
Opposition politician Nason Msoni says the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance which is the Patriotic Front (PF) is facing an uphill battle to regain support in rural Zambia, arguing that many communities have embraced the development programmes introduced by the UPND government.
Speaking after his recent travels across the country, Msoni said the former ruling party has failed to rebuild a strong grassroots presence.
He attributed this to government initiatives such as the Social Cash Transfer programme and the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), which he says have had a visible impact on people’s lives.
According to Msoni, many rural residents told him they are witnessing levels of development and empowerment they had not experienced since independence.
He further stated that the opposition’s biggest challenge is its failure to present a convincing alternative policy agenda.
Instead, he said, its campaign has been dominated by confrontational rhetoric, intimidation and political aggression rather than practical solutions to the country’s challenges.
Msoni also warned that many voters still remember the political violence associated with previous election periods, saying those memories continue to influence public opinion.
He concluded that unless the opposition shifts its focus towards credible policies and a more constructive campaign strategy, it will find it difficult to expand its support base ahead of the upcoming general elections.
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