By OLIVER SAMBOKOPROTESTS against the re-adoption of veteran Monze Member of Parliament Jack Mwiimbu, to recontest the seat for the fifth time have continued and spread to other places including Bweengwa where scores of villagers have defected to the PF.The protects in Bweengwa comes barely a few days after residents in Monze Central took to the streets demanding that Mr Mwiimbu, one of the longest serving MPs steps down and pave the way for a youthful candidate. The protests in Bweengwa follow the decision by the UPND national management committee to re-adopt incumbent MP, Michelo Kasauta. The protesters said they have lost confidence in the leadership of UPND president, Hakainde Hichilema who they accused of ignoring people’s concerns on the adoption process which had been marred by corruption and intimidation.According to a video circulating on social media, protesters were heard saying they were disappointed with Mr Hichilema for going ahead to re-adopt Mr Kasauta who they said […]
UPND ADOPTION PROTESTS SPREAD TO BWEENGWA
