We don’t have a candidate, we are supporting Hichilema – Central Province PF chairman
CENTRAL Province PF chairman Jerry Chama says his party does not have a credible candidate for the 2026 general elections and has therefore decided to support President Hakainde Hichilema.
Chama, who is operating under the Robert Chabinga-led PF faction made the remarks in Kabwe where he joined Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Chipoka Mulenga to see for himself the Zambia-China Mulungushi Textiles machine test run yesterday.
The provincial chairman, who served as Mayor of Kabwe at the time when the factory was closed in 2007, said the reopening of the textile factory was proof that President Hichilema prioritises development over politics.
“As a provincial chairman, representing my fellow members in Central Province, we really appreciate what… President Hakainde Hichilema, has done, especially by permanently reopening Mulungushi Textiles. From now and during the elections, we will support him,” Chama said
He said all PF structures in Central Province would work with the UPND and the provincial administration to ensure that the President’s development agenda continued to benefit the people.
Chama also warned those masquerading as PF leaders to focus on work rather than politics.
“For those who masquerade to be leaders of PF, please, you must know today that Jerry Chama is the provincial chairman. This is time for work, time to show what Hichilema is doing in Central Province,” he said.
The former mayor said the nation must recognise development over party loyalty, and described his endorsement of President Hichilema as putting people before politics.
“We have been in leadership for so long. I was with the MMD. They failed to open this. I was with the previous PF regime. They failed. But I have seen with my eyes, Hichilema will open it up,” Chama said.
He urged other party members and Zambians to support progress and development, insisting that politics should not be allowed to block the country’s advancement.
By George Musonda
Kalemba, February 6, 2026