PF Central Committee Already Settled On Lungu As Presidential Candidate

Patriotic Front Central Committee member and Mkushi South MP Davies Chisopa has said that the PF governing body has already decided on President Edgar Lungu as the party’s candidate for the upcoming presidential elections, even before the party’s general conference.

Speaking at Sambala Day Secondary School in Lunte District, where the PF is due to hold party elections for constituency and district officials, Mr Chisopa announced the lifting of suspensions for all party officials, allowing them to take part in the election process.

“We all know what we have come here for. It’s elections for constituency and district. You already had branch elections, we are here to elect constituency and district officials. We have not come to destroy the party but allow you to choose your leaders freely,” he said.

PF party elections are due to take place this Friday, with incumbent president Edgar Lungu expected to retain the party’s presidential nomination ahead of elections in August. 

Lunte MP Mutotwe has encouraged PF delegates to ensure they take part in the party election this week, stressing their importance to the strength and unity of the party. 

“It comforts me everyday when I think about what you people said that you want to keep His Excellency President Dr Edgar Chagwa Lungu in office up to 2026. But how can we do this? It is through such processes like these elections because they will help us to mobilize votes for President Lungu. So let’s be here on Friday so that we take part in the elections,” he said.