Brian Mushimba denounces manoeuvres weakening Zambia’s opposition
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Zambianobserver
Organised People’s Party president Brian Mushimba says manoeuvres driven by personal ambitions are weakening Zambia’s democracy and opposition parties. He cites leadership disputes involving Miles Sampa, Robert Chabinga and Ezra Tembo in a statement reported by the Zambian Observer.
Organised People’s Party (OPP) president Brian Mushimba has denounced political manoeuvres that he says weaken the opposition and threaten democracy, the Zambian Observer reports. In a statement, he cited disputes involving Miles Sampa, Robert Chabinga and Ezra Tembo over party leadership and parliamentary alignments.
Brian Mushimba criticised political transactions that could weaken or fragment opposition parties, and questioned the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) on its commitment to democracy. However, he acknowledged politicians’ right to change their positions and parties’ right to settle disputes through legal procedures.
The OPP leader called on the Church, civil society, political actors and citizens to remain vigilant and peacefully oppose what he considers dubious manoeuvres. His criticism comes as 18 Zambian opposition figures appeared in court on treason charges in Lusaka on 19 October. On 20 October, the High Court postponed the application for the release of the 18 detainees.
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