UPND Lusaka Province Secretariat

STATEMENT OF CONDOLENCE ON THE PASSING OF NGONI PARAMOUNT CHIEF MPEZENI

The United Party for National Development (UPND) Lusaka Province joins the Ngoni speaking people and the entire nation in mourning the passing of His Royal Highness, Paramount Chief Mpezeni of the Ngoni people.

This is a profound loss not only to the Ngoni Royal Establishment but also to Zambia as a whole. Chief Mpezeni was a respected traditional leader whose wisdom, leadership and unwavering commitment earned him admiration across the country.

He played a significant role in promoting unity, peace and development among his people and the nation at large. His contributions to the preservation of traditional values and national cohesion will remain part of his enduring legacy.

On behalf of the UPND Lusaka Province, I extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family, the Ngoni Royal Establishment, the people of Eastern Province and the entire nation during this difficult time.

May the soul of His Royal Highness Paramount Chief Mpezeni rest in eternal peace.

Hon Obvious Summerton Mwaliteta

UPND
Chairman
Lusaka Province

We wish our Provincial Chairlady Mama Angelina Chona-Muuka a blessed birthday and many more to come.

Enjoy this day and many more to come as we campaign for our able leader, President Hakainde Hichilema and our entire candidates.

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LUSAKA PROVINCE

‎LUSAKA PROVINCE IS INTACT AND BEHIND HH - MWALITETA
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‎Hon Obvious Summerton Mwaliteta yesterday reaffirmed our province's support for President Hakainde Hichilema in the forthcoming 13th August general election, declaring that the party is intact and solidly behind him in his area of jurisdiction.
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‎He said this during pre-processing of 100 supporters for President Hichilema's nomination at the Civic Center in Lusaka whom he presented before the Electoral Commission of Zambia.
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‎Lusaka is intact, it is behind President HH, we are very excited that we want to return our hard-working president declared the political strategist Hon Mwaliteta who was flanked by provincial, district and constituency officials among many others.
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‎He added that, the party in Lusaka wants to protect the legacy of President Hichilema for him to continue with good works he has been doing for the people of Zambia.
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‎By press time, Hon Mwaliteta assured the nation that during presidential filing in of nominations next week, he will mobilise more than 200,000 supporters for President Hichilema.
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‎LUSAKA PROVINCE

‎Happy Birthday to Her Excellency, First Lady Mutinta Hichilema.
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‎As Lusaka Province, we celebrate your life and the quiet dignity with which you serve Zambia.
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‎Wishing a blessed birthday to the Mother of the Nation. Your compassion and humility are a true inspiration to us all.
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‎May the good Lord grant you many more years of service and abundant happiness.
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‎Hon Obvious Summerton Mwaliteta
‎Chairman
‎UPND
‎Lusaka Province
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‎We are grateful to all the delegates who participated in yesterday's General Assembly which validated President Hakainde Hichilema's party presidency and candidature for the presidential election in August as well as ushering in a new National Management Committee.
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‎Our focus is on consolidating leadership and structures ahead of the 13th August, 2026 General Election in unity and discipline within the rank and file.
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‎The General Assembly we successfully held is a clear testimony to the people of Zambia that, our party respects the rule of law by adhering to the internal electoral process.
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‎We therefore call upon all political parties in the opposition to embrace internal democracy by holding their conventions in respect with the law.
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‎As the party in Lusaka, we have reaffirmed our commitment to support the re-election bid of our able leader, President Hichilema in the upcoming polls.
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‎Salt Saana
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‎Hon Obvious Summerton Mwaliteta
‎UPND
‎Chairman
‎Lusaka Province
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Today President Hakainde Hichilema is expected to dissolve the current National Management Committee(NMC) at the General Assembly to pave way for new elections.

The Assembly will officially validate the Head of State as our party’s President and candidate for the upcoming 13th August, 2026 General Election.

We wish all the best to all those contesting for the National Management Committee.

The event will take place at Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka.

Hon Obvious Summerton Mwaliteta
UPND
Chairman
Lusaka Province

‎Today we welcomed to our great party, Mr Lee Mukupa the PF Muchinga Ward Councillor in Matero Constituency, who joined with more than 2000 rank and file membership from the faction.
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‎Mr Mukupa who cited our party in government's remarkable demonstrated political maturity, discipline and unity whilst in opposition and currently in power as some of the reasons for him and his team joining us, expressed confidence that President Hakainde Hichilema will easily win the 13th August election owing to development through the increased and decentralised Constituency Development Fund (CDF).
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‎We equally reminded our new members on how President Hichilema has enabled free education, school bursaries including the School Feeding Programme (SFP) which has enhanced concentration and retention for children in schools.
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‎Our clarion call remains consistent to opposition members for them to come and work with us, as we develop the nation in peace and unity thereby; improving people's livelihoods under the able leadership of President Hichilema who is working very hard in a systematic and methodical way.
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‎It's in this same vein that we extended an olive branch to our brother, Hon Given Lubinda to come back home as our party in government is making Zambia better for all devoid of tribe, political affiliation or religion.
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‎And also, we urged our members to embrace those who are joing us and work together for the betterment of our country.
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‎We are equally aware of some health personnel at Matero Level One Hospital who are frustrating government's effort in service delivery and to that effect, will engage the Minister of Health over the matter.
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‎Hon Obvious Summerton Mwaliteta
‎UPND
‎Chairman
‎Lusaka Province

‎CHONA-MUUKA BOUNCES BACK AS LUSAKA PROVINCIAL CHAIRLADY
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‎In line with our party and national constitution, we concluded intra-party elections as Lusaka Province with most leaders going unopposed due to confidence the rank and file have in them.
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‎It was at this same election demonstrating our internal democracy that, Ms Angelina Chona-Muuka returned her position as the Provincial Chairlady with convincing support from the District Constituency Assembly.
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‎Ms Chona-Muuka thanked the party members for entrusting her with another five year mandate together with other officials and pledged complete loyalty to President Hakainde Hichilema's vision as people's livelihoods in Lusaka and entire country are changing.
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‎The constitutional Provincial General Assembly electoral process was supervised by Ms Patricia Nawa and Ms Grace "Mama G" Chivube both from the National Management Committee as Commissioners at Ku Park Lodge in Chilanga whilst Senior Counsel Martha Mushipe acted as Returning Officer.
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‎DISTRICT CONSTITUENCY ASSEMBLY EXPRESSES CONFIDENCE IN THE MWALITETA LED PROVINCIAL COMMITTEE
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‎Today the District Constituency Assembly in Chilanga expressed confidence in the Obvious Summerton Mwaliteta led provincial committee as most office bearers returned their positions unopposed.
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‎Hon Mwaliteta returned his position unopposed, as well as Secretary Mr Orichie Richard Chalwa, Top IPS Sir George Chili, Chairlady Ms Angelina Chona-Muuka and Youth Chairman Mr Anderson Banda, including most executive committee members at Ku Park Lodge where the Provincial General Assembly was held to usher in new office bearers.
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‎This is a clear demonstration that party members have in the leadership of Hon Mwaliteta and his working team which is embroidered in togetherness and unity of purpose.
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‎Our elected provincial team has since declared massive and robust mobilisation in all the six districts of Lusaka Province.
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‎The peaceful, orderly and transparent Provincial General Assembly electoral process was supervised by Ms Patricia Nawa and Ms Grace "Mama G" Chivube both National Management Committee members, while Senior Counsel Martha Mushipe was the Returning Officer.
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‎UPND
‎LUSAKA PROVINCE

‎Happy Easter Monday
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‎May this day bring a peaceful continuation of the joy and hope from the weekend, offering a fresh start for the week ahead.
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‎Celebrate with gratitude, laughter, and loved ones as you embrace new beginnings and the warmth of the season.
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‎We wish all the people in Lusaka and the nation at large, a calm Easter Monday filled with rest, joy and laughter.
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‎Hon Obvious Summerton Mwaliteta
‎UPND
‎Chairman
‎Lusaka Province