By BARNABAS ZULU ACADEMICIAN and political analyst Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa has dismissed the notion that President Hakainde Hichilema will easily win and rebound in the 2026 general elections, describing such assumptions as wishful thinking. In a detailed statement, Dr. Sishuwa argues that, contrary to some optimistic projections, President Hichilema’s re-election is highly unlikely, as he is already “on his way out.” Dr. Sishuwa has expressed grave concerns about the current state of the political landscape, which he says did not favour Mr Hichilema and his UPND. “Who will win Zambia’s 2026 election? Is there an alternative? At this stage, I do not know. But I can say that many people in Zambia already know who they will not vote for, and that includes President Hichilema,” Dr Sishuwa said. “I am not persuaded by the bold assertion being made by some that President Hakainde Hichilema will be re-elected. Such assumptions are, in my view, based on […]
HH’s re-election most unlikely – Sishuwa
