…as he slams HH’s Choma statement, calls for retraction
By Francis Chipalo
OUTSPOKEN Democratic Union president Ackim Antony Njobvu says no sane or sober person would vote for the UPND because of the statement attributed to President Hakainde Hichilema in Choma.
And Njobvu has condemned President Hichilema’s utterances where he allegedly said Southern Province would suffer if the UPND loses power in 2026, sparking outrage.
Njobvu calls the statement “divisive” and “careless”, urging HH to retract it.
“I am beginning to feel ashamed that HH is our President,” he said, adding that the remark embarrasses Zambia internationally.
Njobvu emphasizes that the President should promote unity, not divisions, ahead of the elections.
The opposition leader charges that HH’s statement could fuel regional hatred and predicts the UPND will struggle to win votes.
“How can the President be predicting divisions after 2026 elections? That is very unfortunate coming from the highest office expected to be promoting peace and unity which we have been preaching,” he said.
Njobvu adds that no sober or sane person would vote for the UPND in the forthcoming elections.
Meanwhile, President Hichilema has declared 2026 a “must-win” election, citing his administration’s achievements, including free education, increased Constituency Development Fund allocations, and meal allowances for students.
He urges voters to judge his government by its work and support the UPND for continued development.
