Opposition Democratic Union (DU) Leader Ackim Njovu has dismissed assertions that the United Party for National Development (UPND) will easily retain power in the 2026 general elections.
Mr. Njovu has claimed that recent actions by the ruling party, including the rushed constitutional amendment process and the enactment of the Cybersecurity and Cybercrimes Act, show that the UPND is insecure about its hold on power.
“If there were no strong opposition, they wouldn’t be in such a hurry to push constitutional changes or pass laws that silence citizens. This only shows they are scared,” he said.
He has pointed to Section 24 of the Cybersecurity and Cybercrimes Act, which he said restricts freedom of expression, as evidence that the government fears criticism.
Mr. Njovu said the opposition is not just about political leaders but also includes ordinary citizens who feel cheated by the UPND’s unfulfilled campaign promises.
“Integrity is very hard to rebuild once it is lost. The UPND has lost credibility because of failing to deliver on what it promised in 2021. That is why it is in a very bad space right now,” he said.
Mr. Njovu said the ruling party risks being shocked in 2026 if it continues to underestimate the strength of both opposition parties and ordinary Zambians demanding accountability.
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HH AND UPND VERY CREDIBLE AND MOVING FORWARD AS USUAL.
NO TURNING BACK.
But these PF Associated politicians are hard core crooks, nowonder KBF, i don’t know what measure he used to approach and lure a judge in the middle of the night to issue a stop order to stop the Guy Scott conference which was legitimate during PF convention to select their pf party president at Mulungushi Rock of Authority in Kabwe/Kapiri District after the death of Micheal Sata where crookednes and fightings were witnessed.
That was a crooked and full view corrupt way of judicial scandah at the expense of procedurally approach to ethics and standards. The same way they did during that period, that is what this KBF is trying hard to blind Zambians to fall into. RUBBISH!. Though some are not seeing and appreciating like PF group of robbers and thieves, others who are normal and sober in mind are seeing and appreciating what UPND in government promised and has done and still doing.
HH and UPND in particular promised Zambians what they were going to do when voted into government. Among these are,
1. Free education.
2. Debt restructuring and improved economy
3. Youth empowerment and employment.
4. Skills trainings
5. Inclussive cabinet.
6. Stop caderism and restore the rule of law.
7. NAPSA 20% withdraw
8. Food security and good price for farm products; maize and soya beans inclusive.
9. Job creation.
10. Restoration of meal allawances which PF uncle Nkandu Luo and Lungu removed in order to starve children coming from vulnerable families.
11. Revamping the mines.
12. Infrastructure development at reasonable cost. Talk of Lusaka Ndola dual carriage way, Masangano Luanshya roads, Chingola Chililabombwe road and many other roads that are being tared through out the Country.
13. Fighting corruption. Bamupupula baleingila. The recent one being bonanza Malanji.
14. Fixing the economy which pf under lungu totally destroyed. Borrowed recklessly and defaulted.
15. Mulungushi Textile to be opened soon after 27+ years of defunct.
16. Increased CDF from a mere K1.6 million to K30.6 m.
All tge above pkus many more have been done what else cam you subtract from here. Walaaaa.
Other items on the cards which are yet to be gully fullfiled.
1. Lowering the cost of living- work in progress.
2. Load shading. Work in progress.
Veey soon the above will be within manageable magins for all Zambians.
Your lies will hammer you back harshly. Wukapapa
HH and UPND very credible and moving foward
The corrupt crooked thievery Buffoons are only wishing to have the type of buffoonic government that can allow them revitalize stealing and corruption. No more stealing, you are known you are gone, regardless of having big names Ike KASAKa, Bonanza, Bull dozer, Kanye Kanye etc
This novice politician is irritatingly childish.