UPND HEADED FOR DEFEAT IN AUGUST – KATUTA
THE UPND is on a collision course with defeat in the 2026 general elections, not because of opposition political parties, but because of disillusioned Zambians, who are so frustrated and disenchanted that they can no longer wait to have the Hakainde Hichilema administration out of government, Given Katuta has said.
Ms Katuta is arguing that traditional hand-out politics are no longer working as was demonstrated by the “Don’t Kubeba” message echoed by voters in Chawama’s recent parliamentary by-election.
Commenting on the outcome of the by-election, Ms Katuta said the results were a reflection of a clear rejection of what she described as traditional hand-out politics, noting that the “Don’t Kubeba” (don’t accept handouts) message had resonated strongly with voters.
“This was not a contest between UPND and opposition parties, it was a contest between UPND and the people of Chawama,” Ms Katuta said. “And the people of Chawama are Zambians. This result should be taken as a serious warning ahead of August 2026.”
She argued that even the ruling party’s access to state machinery did not translate into victory, describing the margin of defeat as politically significant.
“In politics, even one vote is enough to defeat your opponent. When you lose by more than 200 votes that is a clear signal. This was a clean defeat,” she said.
“Normally, the ruling party has the advantage, but this result shows something has shifted.”
Ms Katuta also claimed that arresting or silencing opposition figures would not reverse public dissatisfaction.
“You can arrest all opposition leaders, but your biggest opposition is the people. Unless you arrest all Zambians and leave only your supporters, you will still lose,” Ms Katuta told the UPND.
She said celebrations following the Chawama results in areas such as Lusaka, Mkushi and Lundazi underscored the national significance voters attached to the by-election.
“People treated this like a general election because they wanted to send a message not to politicians, but about how they feel as citizens,” Ms Katuta said.
In the Chawama parliamentary by-election, the Forum for Democracy and Development candidate Bright Nundwe emerged victorious after polling 8, 085 votes. His closest challenger, Morgan Muunda of the ruling UPND, garnered 6, 542 votes. The contest attracted a total of 10 candidates.
Daily Nation Zambia
That’s wishful thinking Madame, things are not as easy as they are imagined. You are headed for a great disappointment because you are going to lose badly. PF just exists in factions and not as a party. UPND has not lost any members to any party compared to PF which has lost a lot of members to UPND and you are still losing more. Don’t be deceived or deceive yourself, HH and UPND still have a lot of support countrywide and are going to win the August general elections comfortably.
Disillusioned spitting cobra, shame
This coming from a clergy clothed politican, who believe berating Journalist by spiting and disparaging them publicly earns them the right to lead.
One has to ask in her tone. Where is the christianity in her? Hypocrite…whatever denomination she represents needs to think twice about who the appoint to preach their message
And you Katuta, are heading to the dustbin, after spending time on Addis Ababa rd.
This MP is an independent who should worry for her self not going to be re- elected.