GIVEN Lubinda says although he has assumed the position of acting president of the Patriotic Front, former president Edgar Lungu still remains substantive president of the party in accordance with the Constitution. And Lubinda says the PF is confident of scooping the Kabwata by election as he described the loss of the seat during the August General as a “fluke”. Speaking to journalists, Monday, Lubinda said although Lungu had taken a rest from politics, the party constitution allowed him to be party president until a new leader of the party is elected. “I have been acting president for the Patriotic Front ever since September 2021. President Edgar Lungu wrote a letter to the Secretary to Cabinet in September 2021, there...

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