MOVEMENT for National Renewal (MNR) leader John Sangwa has withdrawn from the 2026 general election race, citing inability to raise sufficient funds and government’s delay to register the movement. Sangwa says he has since declined invitations to stand as a presidential candidate or to serve as a running mate from registered political parties. He further adds that he will return to his legal practice and devote his time to writing on law and governance. In a statement, Sunday, Sangwa said the Movement was unable to sustain its operations under prevailing conditions. “The Movement was unable to raise sufficient funding to sustain its operations under the prevailing conditions. In order to avoid undue influence or capture, the Movement adopted a citizen-funded...