PF mulls opening presidential race

THE Patriotic Front (PF) says its Central Committee will on Sunday meet to discuss key matters surrounding the party’s upcoming General Conference, including a proposal to open the presidential race beyond the nine candidates who paid the K200, 000 nomination fee.

The nine contenders who successfully filed nominations for the party presidency are Mansa Central Member of Parliament (MP) Dr Chitalu Chilufya, Geoffrey Bwalya Mwamba popularly known as (GBM), Lunte MP Mutotwe Kafwaya, Chishimba Kambwili, PF chairperson for information and publicity Emmanuel Mwamba, Mporokoso MP Brian Mundubile, Greyford Monde, and Matero MP Miles Sampa.

Speaking in an interview yesterday, Mwamba said the Central Committee would also deliberate on strategies for the ongoing mass voter registration exercise, as well as the party’s stance on the Technical Committee tasked with consulting citizens and drafting amendments to the Constitution.

“It is important for Zambians to note that previously, we have rejected the Technical Committee as undesirable,” Mwamba said.

He said the former ruling party would seek to ensure that its internal processes and national engagement strategies align with its broader goal of strengthening democratic participation ahead of the 2026 general elections.