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a(LUSAKATIMES) 8 Western Province UPND Leaders defect to PF

Zambia: 8 Western Province UPND Leaders defect to PF
Tuesday, March 22, 2011, 16:11
By Lusakatimes

A total number of 8 Provincial UPND leaders in Western Province yesterday defected to Patriotic Front (PF). This was disclosed by Patriotic Front National Chairperson Inonge Wina in Mongu .

Mrs. Wina said a group of UPND top Provincial leaders which was lead by Induna Imbwae Imikendo included Kanz Mundia UPND Provincial Chairman, Cornel Makumba trustee, David Muzinda Provincial Vice Chairman, Miss Inonge Mubuyaeta Provincial Chairlady, Miss Rosemary Munalula provincial Vice Secretary and Publicity Secretary Teddy Chimbinde.

She said the eight former leaders defected from UNPD because they were not consulted by Mr. Hakainde before he decided to pull out of the Pact adding that they agree with Professor Clive Chira’s proposal of sharing positions according to the formula of 60% and 40% allocation of parliamentary seats and that Mr. Sata be President of the pact.

Mrs. Wina further said that the former UPND leaders felt that PF is stronger and more popular on the ground than the UPND saying their joining the Patriotic front will enhance the chances of removing MMD from power.

She also said that about 153 United Party for National Development (UPND) party cards were surrendered to PF.

Mrs. Wina has also called on the People of Western Province to join hands with the PF regardless of their party affiliations to enable Mr. Sata win this year’s tripartite elections.

She encouraged all the people who have defected to PF and others who have indicated to follow suit to feel at home.

Labels: INONGE WINA, PF, UPND, WESTERN PROVINCE

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