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Sixth Republican President Edgar Lungu says he stays resolute, decided and sure that Plan B shall ship in 2026.

Commenting on the outcomes of the simply ended Kawambwa by-election which Electoral Commission introduced that UPND received, Lungu who’s Chairman of the Tonse Alliance says Kawambwa had simply proven the desperation and UPND manipulative approach of profitable elections.

In an announcement under availed to Zambian Eye the Tonse Alliance Leader has continued to increase invitation for the opposition to work collectively. He says the opposition received in Kawambwa.

My Fellow Zambians,

When I made the choice to return to politics, it was not for private ambition. It was to defend the democracy that belongs to all Zambians. Yesterday’s election in Kawambwa reaffirmed the significance of the mission I laid out for myself on twenty eighth October final yr. I meant my phrases and nonetheless stand by what l stated!

*A Call for Unity Among Opposition*

I converse to you in the present day with gratitude in my coronary heart and a deep sense of accountability to the democracy that all of us cherish and should guard jealously. To all of the political events that participated within the Kawambwa by-election, I categorical my heartfelt gratitude to your braveness, patriotism and dedication to our electoral democracy and republican structure. As opposition, lets unite as we contemplate contesting future polls reminiscent of in Petauke in order that our vote is just not fragmented. This is each essential and essential!

Despite political violence, unfair remedy, state intimidations and structural manipulations in Kawambwa, the opposition stood tall and fought for democracy and mom Zambia. That was good and extremely commendable. Allow me to salute you all for demonstrating to the world by your efforts that fashionable Zambia nonetheless has many assertive democracy defenders. Let us collaborate, study, strategise and develop stronger collectively as we put together for future elections. When we work collectively as opposition, we’ve got seen that we are able to obtain loads for Zambians.

*New resolve and dedication*

Therefore, even within the face of such blatant manipulation of the end result by the UPND, we discover alternatives to strengthen our resolve and transfer on. The Kawambwa by-election has supplied us with three key classes that we should carry ahead:

1. Learning the Tactics of the UPND: This election has given us first-hand expertise of the strategies being employed by the UPND to win elections. We will craft higher methods and ways to counter their actions sooner or later.

2. Exposing their Desperation: The desperation displayed by the UPND to win this election in any respect prices was evident. We had been meticulous in recording and documenting each infringement, each act of intimidation, and each malpractice we witnessed. These data will serve not solely as proof but in addition as a warning to the world and our fellow Zambians concerning the lengths the UPND is prepared to go to undermine democracy.

3. Building Electoral Integrity: The classes learnt from Kawambwa spotlight the pressing want for higher electoral infrastructure to guard our ballots and our democracy. I name upon all well-wishers, together with the donor neighborhood, to affix us on this effort. Protecting the integrity of our electoral course of is vital, not only for democracy’s sake however for the peace and unity that Zambia has loved since independence.

*A Commitment to Peace and Democracy*

Fellow Zambians, allow us to remind ourselves of an previous saying: “ *If you win by cheating, you have already lost*.” The UPND might declare victory in Kawambwa, however they’ve misplaced the belief and respect of the Zambian individuals. We will proceed to work tirelessly to guard our democracy, for it’s the basis of the peace we’ve got loved since independence.

The Kawambwa by-election, which concluded final night time, was an eye-opening occasion for all of us who consider in free, truthful, and peaceable elections. Sadly, the method fell far wanting the internationaly accepted requirements set by our Electoral Commission and, extra importantly, the expectations of the Zambian individuals, and extra particularly, the individuals of Kawambwa.

Reports from the bottom spoke of voter intimidation, outright manipulation of the method, and a disregard for the ideas that make elections free and truthful. The actions and incidences we witnessed in Kawambwa don’t simply undermine this single election; they corrode our belief in the complete electoral system together with future polls. But allow us to all stay resolute and agency in demanding free of charge, truthful and credible elections in Zambia and proceed to defend our cherished constitutional democracy!

May God bless Zambia, and should peace and justice all the time prevail.

Dr. Edgar Chagwa Lungu
Sixth President of Zambia
Tonse Alliance Chairman
PF President