UPND Doesn’t have a President Now-Longwe
UPND member reminds Party Secretariat that President Hakainde Hichilema’s tenure as President, expired in February 2026.
At the moment, the UPND doesnt have a President.
10th March 2026
The Special Advisor to the President
Political Affairs
State House
Lusaka
Attention: Mr. Levy Ngoma
Dear Sir,
RE: OFFICE BEARERS TENURE – UPND PARTY
The above caption pertains to the matter at hand.
For your information, my attached correspondence addressed to Ms. Gertrude Imenda of the United Party for National Development (UPND) is provided to note my interest.
It is my position that, due to effluxion of time, the term of office for His Excellency, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema, as the party president of the UPND, expired along with the entire National Management Committee of the UPND. This term lapsed on Friday, February 13, 2026, in accordance with Articles 56 and 75 of the party constitution.
Consequently, His Excellency the President of the Republic of Zambia, together with the other registered party office bearers, may be subject to penalty fines.
If it were not for the immunities ordained on such a high office under the law, the witnessed shortcomings of the known individuals would be considered not only as being glossly negligent but also notably, in an election year, as intentional sabotage.
The caginess of the party Secretariate and the operational failure of the respective party’s portfolio committees may lead to a constitutional paralysis within the organisation.
The current situation in the party is highly concerning and warrants immediate action.
Therefore, pursuant to Article 8(a) of the party’s constitution, having considered the overall welfare and the lawful continuity of our club, by this communication, His Excellency the President is notified of my intent to intervene in terms of Article 60(2)(f) of the Republican constitution.
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I thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Charles Longwe
A UPND Member
CC Mr. Mwambazi – Chief Registrar of Societies- MOHAIS
Interesting Developments in the ” Salt Saana” Party…It’s like Salt Chipumu yalulisha.
We will see who will sign the Adoption Papers for Mr Hakainde Hichilema, Candidates for Members of Parliament, and local government .
The UPND shouldn’t even participate in Youth Day Celebrations as per their Regulations!!!
The Electoral Commission Should take note. Nomination papers should be signed by Legitimate Office bearers, duly elected as per the Party Constitution.
I foresee a myriad of Law Suits if the ECZ accepts Nomination Papers from Officials with expired tenure of office.
Let the Party go for the Convention. The tenure of office for the Office bearers has expired as per the Party Constitution.
Many Opposition Political Parties have held Conventions…FDD, CF, NNP, Socialist Party, etc and are up to date with the Registrar of Societies.
Mr Longwe seems to be on very firm grounds…and might not be acting alone. There should be heavy weights in the party behind him.