Race Starts; Patriotic Front to Hold General Conference in 30 days

Race Starts; Patriotic Front to Hold General Conference in 30 days, to Elect Party President and Members of the Central Committee

●Patriotic Front General Conference set for next 30days. The Party has decided to hold a General Conference instead of an Extra-Ordinary Conference as the mandate for existing Central Committee ends in May 2026.

● The Conference will be hybrid (some aspect virtual and others in-person).

● Presidential campaigns opened up for those  that wish to contest but did not declare earlier.

● Expression of interest fee is K200,000 and K50,000 nomination fee for Presidents.

● Women Presidential Aspirants to pay expression of interest fee of K100,000.00.and nomination fee of K50,000.00

● Those seeking to stand as Members of the Central Committee -K1,000.00.

● Party condemns Technical Committee, does NOT meet basic standards and principles of constitutional-making process.

● Voter registration exercise a source of deep concerns. ECZ in its current composition and operation can NOT deliver a free and fair elections.

● Calendar for campaigns is now open for those that will meet the criteria and have paid necessary requisite fees.

● Soon the Party will open up race for MPs, Mayors, Council  Chairperson and Mayors.

● May the best men and women win and may tbose that may not succeed accept the results and hold hands with the winners to build the Party on its determined path to reclaim power and make history.

The Central Committee Meeting was held on Sunday 2nd November 2025 at the Party Secretariat and was chaired by Acting President, Given Lubinda, supported by Acting Secretary General Hon. Brenda Nyirenda-Chisopa, Chairperson of the Party, Emmanuel Musonda Mpankanta and Chairperson for Women's Affairs, Hon Kampamba Mulenga MP.