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President Hakainde Hichilema has assured his Vice president Mutale Nalumango that she stays protected regardless of the approaching in of Nevers Mumba.

The UPND at this time signed a political MoU with the Nevers Mumba led MMD.

Addressing the occasion which Nalumango and UPND Alliance companions attended, President Hichilema repeatedly mentioned there was room for everyone. He mentioned Nalumango should not fear as Dr Mumba can have a job he’ll play.

President Hichilema additionally assured MDC chief Felix Mutati who can also be Minister of Science and Technology that his position was intact.

He appealed for calm and requested Nalumango, UPND members and Alliance companions to welcome Dr Mumba and his members.

There has been speculations that Hichilema is searching for a robust politician from the Northern a part of the nation who would run with him in 2026.

Sources say Nalumango has not been spectacular such that he’s not even normally delegated to symbolize the President as a substitute Mulambo Haimbe achieve this.

Nalumango who’s seen as loyal celebration member who has been with the celebration for a very long time appears to be operating out of steam. He can nevertheless not be dropped as he was elected as a operating mate.

Zambian Eye Analyst says its most unlikely Hichilema will run together with her in 2026. Hichilema has began his marketing campaign for 2026 and is repositioning the individuals to assist win his second time period.

The state of affairs nevertheless doesn’t look good for him on the bottom and he has been informed. He actually need some influential voice from the north.

Dr Mumba not solely is he formidable and robust which trait Hichilema doesn’t like. He doesn’t like an individual who might be of his degree or higher.

But Hichilema is in a determined state of affairs now like he was in 2016 the place he opted to run with Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba leaving out his loyal very long time Vice president Dr Canisius Banda hoping the previous was going to assist him amass votes within the north.

Zambian Eye, thirtieth October 2024