UPND ISSUES STERN WARNING AGAINST UNAUTHORIZED CAMPAIGNS IN AREAS WITH UPND MPs, MAYORS, COUNCIL CHAIRS, AND COUNCILLORS
Lusaka, September 21, 2025
THE United Party for National Development wishes to remind all its members and aspiring candidates of the standing resolution of the National Management Committee, adopted and published in 2020, regarding internal campaign activities. As a party constitutional provision, I verbally and in writing echoed this position in the past.
In line with this resolution, no party member or aspiring candidate is permitted to campaign in any constituency, ward, or area where the UPND has a duly elected Member of Parliament, Mayor, Council Chairperson, or Councillor. This principle equally applies in areas where the UPND is working in collaboration with Independent MPs, as well as constituencies or wards represented by some opposition MPs who are constructively working with our administration.
This directive is intended to safeguard party unity, strengthen cohesion, and allow elected officials the space to deliver on the UPND’s development agenda without unnecessary disruption.
We wish to emphasize that any aspiring candidate found in breach of this directive will face punitive measures in accordance with the UPND’s disciplinary regulations.
Further, the party advises all media houses not to quote aspiring candidates or party members on campaign-related matters in the name of the UPND, as the party has not issued any official position regarding individual aspirations.
The UPND remains a disciplined, democratic, and forward-looking party. All members and aspiring candidates are therefore guided accordingly to respect the NMC resolution and contribute positively towards the party’s collective mission of delivering development to the people of Zambia.
Issued by:
BATUKE IMENDA
SECRETARY GENERAL
UNITED PARTY FOR NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Campaigning is a lifelong and continuous process in a democratic dispensation!
These are dictatorial tendencies!!
It may not be right to start campaigning before the season.Some people have started spending lavishly in preparation for elections of next year.That is corruption and this must not be looked at as responsible gestures for the constituencies.The electorates must not be deceived that those that spend more money can make good Members of Parliament.However when the season comes the UPND and all other political parties must not make any restrictions to citizens who feel they can work for the people on various positions.This is a democracy and Zambia is a democratic country let the people feel free and aspire for any electoral office.It is only the electorates to make a choice.We can’t allow what almost happened to foot ball elections.That is not right.Let us make elections to be truly transparent and the people must exercise their rights of choice.Otherwise we are coming.Coming home to the soil of our great grand parents.We feel we can make a difference.