THE ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) is intensifying a campaign for a second term for President Hakainde Hichilema in Zambia.
Elections are due in 2026 but critics accuse the incumbent of eliminating opposition, including former president, Edgar Lungu, who the courts have ruled is not eligible.
Lungu is of the former ruling Patriotic Front (PF) which has allegedly been infiltrated by UPND and is thus divided.
Spuki Mulemwa, UPND Western Province Presidential Campaign team spokesperson, claimed citizens across the country agreed with the narrative to give Hichilema two full terms of office, as he had already demonstrated “capacity and tacit commitment” through all the pro-poor programs and initiatives being implemented by his New Dawn administration.
“We will not shy away from repeating what has already been said about President Hakainde Hichilema’s vision of selfless service to the Zambian people particularly the vulnerable who gave him the mandate to govern,” Mulemwa said.
The spokesperson hailed free education under Hichilema and said the human rights situation had improved.
Mulemwa added the rule of law had been enforced.
“It’s in view of the foregoing that President Hakainde Hichilema deserves the full two terms of office to take Zambia to the desired peaceful environment and stable economic destination that Zambians desire.”
Hichilema (62) has been in power since 2021.
– CAJ News
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