Tonse Pamodzi won't disintegrate - alliance leaders

‎...despite its leaders, Brian Mundubile, Makebi Zulu being in prison, secretary generals of all alliance partners make a commitment to remain united despite schemes by its opponents to cause divisions and destabilise coalition‎By BARNABAS ZULU‎THE Tonse Pamodzi Alliance has reaffirmed its unity, declaring that it will remain intact despite alleged attempts to create divisions among its member political parties.‎The alliance said its leadership, including president Brian Mundubile and vice-president Makebi Zulu, have remained united and committed to working together despite the political tribulations they are going through at the hands of the UPND regime.‎In a statement yesterday, Tonse Pamodzi Alliance deputy director of administration Alex Chikankatika said the Council of Secretary Generals had resolved to restructure and strengthen the alliance following a meeting held at its headquarters in Lusaka.‎The meeting, chaired by acting secretary general Muhabi Lungu, also reviewed the alliance's performance in the 2026 general elections and identified areas requiring improvement.‎"Our leadership, including President Brian Mundubile and Vice-President Makebi Zulu, have remained united and committed to working together despite the political tribulations they are going through at the hands of the UPND regime.‎The meeting we held as the council of secretary generals has been frank, cordial and forward-looking, with members agreeing on the need to strengthen coordination, discipline and communication within the alliance," Mr Chikankatika said.‎He said the restructuring would involve reforming the alliance's structures from grassroots to national level, clarifying the responsibilities of member parties and improving coordination within the secretariat.‎"Restructuring is not about division, but about strengthening the alliance for the battles ahead," the statement quoted Mr Lungu as saying.‎The council also identified coordination gaps, resource constraints and external pressures as some of the challenges experienced during the 2026 general elections.‎Mr Chikankatika said the alliance had resolved to strengthen grassroots mobilisation, rebuild membership, improve communication with Zambians and prepare for future political engagements.‎He said the council had also reaffirmed the relationship between Mr Mundubile and Mr Zulu, stating that their bond had become stronger.‎"Their unity, mutual respect and shared vision for the alliance and for Zambia remain solid. The council will not allow negativity, rumours or attempts to create factions to divide the alliance," he said.‎Mr Chikankatika said the secretary generals had recommitted themselves to working as one team under one alliance and one cause.

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