PF member of the central committee Jean Kapata says it is unfortunate that former PF members are trying to divide the ruling party votes by filing to stand as independent candidates in the upcoming election. However, Kapata says the party has targeted to win the August general elections by 70 percent. Speaking when she featured on Smart Eagle’s Round Table talk show hosted by Nakiwe Simpungwe, Tuesday evening, Kapata who is former Lands Minister cautioned those standing as independent candidates to ensure that they campaigned for President Edgar Lungu. “In Southern Province where the party is not so popular, we had more than one person applying for the seat of member of parliament, for the seat of chairperson and councillors....

To continue reading this premium content, login to your account or Subscribe to our ePaper using the buttons below.
Log In Subscribe