The Cockroach

MPEZENI REJECTS PROPOSED DELIMITATION MAP OF RE-ALIGNING LUANGENI WARDS

Paramount Chief Mpezeni has rejected the proposed delimitation map which suggested the isolation of some wards in Luangeni and Chipata Central Constituencies and named the new constituency Nsingo.

Paramount Chief Mpezeni and his sub-chiefs summoned the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chipata District Electoral Officer, Dulani Phiri, to Ephendeni Palace together with Ngoni chiefs, expressing disapproval of what was resolved on 16th February 2026 during the delimitation sitting and stating that the chiefs were not consulted.

Chief Kapatamoyo and Sairi accused politicians of being disrespectful to the chiefs, who are custodians of the land and the people.

LUBINDA CAMP IS A UPND GROUP

By Moses Chiboko Musonda

I have just read the resolutions of the so-called Patriotic Front faction led by Given Lubinda, and I must express my deep shock and concern.

It is deeply disturbing to see names such as Guy Scott — a man who openly opposed President Edgar Chagwa Lungu for years and later defected to UPND — now playing a key role in Patriotic Front affairs. To many of us loyal PF members, this is not only confusing but a direct insult to the legacy of Presidents Edgar Chagwa Lungu and Michael Chilufya Sata, and to the ideals we stood for.

Equally concerning is the inclusion of Dr. Chitalu Chilufya — widely known as a UPND surrogate — who even voted for Bill 7 — now being allowed to contest in these so-called internal elections. What message does this send to genuine PF members who stood firm and defended the party during its most difficult moments?

Mama Inonge Wina, with due respect, distanced herself from President Lungu immediately after we lost power. She later accepted an appointment as Special Envoy under President Hakainde Hichilema and was placed on the government payroll. These are matters of public record and cannot simply be ignored.

Miles Sampa, Hazel Saliya Kapeta, Misheck Ndumbwi, and others who openly collaborated with UPND are today central to decision-making within the Lubinda camp. The very individuals who weakened PF from within are now shaping its direction.

This raises a serious and unavoidable question: Is this still the Patriotic Front we built and defended, or has it become something else entirely?

PF members must reflect carefully. A political party cannot survive without ideological clarity, loyalty, and respect for its founding principles.

Sampa Mwaume - The Chinsalian comment - actually Dr Guy Scot is a serving member of the UPND National Management Committee (NMC), unless if he was removed unannounced. Since leaving PF with Hon. Silvia Masebo after ECL won the 2016 PF presidency at the Kabwe Rock of Authority convention, Guy Scott has remained a UPND senior leader with his wife standing on UPND ticket in 2016 as Lusaka Central Constituency MP, she lost to Mwanakatwe.

I therefore agree 💯 with the writer, this is HH's project and the 25th February, 2026 judgement will favour Miles Sampa, PF will be given back so that PF members remain divided giving advantage to UPND. Chabinga won't even appeal this outcome, watch the space.