Expect defections after HH files in – Lungu
Lungu addressing supporters
President Edgar Lungu has stated that more UPND supporters will defect from the party to join the ruling PF when UPND President Hakainde Hichilema files in his nomination papers.
Addressing PF supporters who thronged the Mulungushi International Conference Centre to witness his filing in of nomination papers, President Lungu said the UPND will witness more defections after Mr Hichilema files in his papers on Friday.
President Lungu has since advised PF members to embrace the UPND members and old PF members who will be returning to the Party.
He advised PF members to welcome back prodigal sons who will leave UPND after Mr Hichilema announces his running mate. President Lungu has urged all PF members who feel aggrieved to come back to the party and unite to win this year’s election.