05/10/2026
Leadership Movement picks former lecturer Ntazana for Mandevu by-election
THE Leadership Movement has adopted former University of Zambia and National Institute of Public Administration (NIPA) lecturer and researcher Ntazana Musukuma Mutungwa as its candidate for upcoming Mandevu Constituency parliamentary by-election.
Mutungwa was adopted by the party’s National Executive Committee chaired by party president Richard Silumbe ahead of nominations scheduled for October 8, 2026.
Announcing the adoption in a statement issued today, the party said it had settled on Mutungwa because of his academic and governance background, as well as his understanding of social policy and community development.
The Leadership Movement described Mutungwa as a seasoned political commentator and former parliamentary candidate for Chawama Constituency.
The party also said its candidate was passionate about youth empowerment, quality education and improved service delivery.
It said Mutungwa’s experience and interests were in line with the aspirations of residents of Mandevu Constituency.
The party said it was confident that Mutungwa would provide the servant leadership, accountability and transformative leadership it wanted to see in Parliament.
The Leadership Movement secretary general has since called on its members and supporters in Mandevu to rally behind Mutungwa ahead of the by-election.
"We further wish to thank the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for setting the roadmap for the by-election and reaffirm our commitment to issue-based and peaceful campaigns," the party stated.
The constituency covers areas including Kabanana, Mandevu, Chipata, Chazanga, Chaisa and Marapodi.
The by-election is scheduled for November 5, 2026.
The party has also pledged to conduct issue-based and peaceful campaigns as it prepares for the polls.
Kalemba October 5, 2026
