29/05/2026
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has urged all party members who were not adopted and are now contesting as independent candidates to withdraw from the race and respect party rules.
UPND Chairperson for Elections and Campaigns Likando Mufalali said the party remains committed to enforcing discipline and respecting its adoption process.
Mufalali said although independent candidates have a constitutional right to contest elections, party members are expected to follow internal procedures and decisions.
He warned that members who ignore the directive and continue contesting as independents risk facing disciplinary action from the ruling party.
Mufalali added that candidates who proceed with independent bids will be treated as political opponents, even if they continue supporting President Hakainde Hichilema during campaigns.
