ZAMBIAN VOTERS ARE THE REAL OPPOSITION – DPP
The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has declared that the strongest opposition to the ruling UPND government is not rival political parties but the Zambian electorate itself.
Speaking in a press statement, DPP spokesperson Wilson Banda argued that governments are ultimately removed through democratic means and not through political drama or slogans.
He said that the ballot remains the most powerful tool in a democracy, adding that citizens would express their will during the August 2026 general elections.
Mr. Banda stated that Zambians were not opposed to leadership but to dishonesty and arrogance in governance.
He emphasized that political authority belongs to the people, not those in office, noting that politicians are merely entrusted with power.
He warned that such power could be withdrawn peacefully and constitutionally through voting.
Referring to recent developments in Chawama Constituency, Mr. Banda described the outcome as proof of people’s power, saying that attempts to intimidate or manipulate voters had failed.
He noted that the constituency’s results should serve as a warning to those in power and not be dismissed as a coincidence.
Looking ahead to the 2026 elections, the DPP spokesperson said voters would reject excuses and instead choose truth, accountability, and leadership that respects citizens.
He cautioned the current leadership to prepare for accountability rather than praise, stressing that the people’s decision would be final and impossible to spin.
“The greatest opposition to the UPND government today is the Zambian voter,” Mr. Banda said.
He added that “governments are not removed by noise or political theatrics, but by the people through the ballot.”
Citing Chawama as an example, he said it had shown that “the will of the people cannot be rigged, bullied, or silenced.”
Meanwhile, Mr. Banda warned those in authority that “when the people decide, there will be no spin strong enough to rewrite their verdict.”
But even the real opposition (the people) don’t vote out in a government in a vacuum. They first identify with a credible political party to vote for. Which political party can Zambians use to replace the ruling UPND this year? This is the real question Mr Banda of DPP and other such like-minded ‘politicians’ are deliberately avoiding. So, it’s all just wishful thinking, if not hallucinating, to say UPND will be voted out this year..
I can’t understand your logic dpp, grow/sale your party . If Zambians are the greatest opposition, so what, they will vote for you?
But even the real opposition (the people) don’t vote out a government in a vacuum. They first identify with a credible political party to vote for. Which political party can Zambians use to replace the ruling UPND this year? This is the real question Mr Banda of DPP and other such like-minded ‘politicians’ are deliberately avoiding. So, it’s all just wishful thinking, if not hallucinating, to say UPND will be voted out this year..