Mwila toasts by-election victories

THE election victory of the ruling Patriotic Front in Vubwi and Miputu local government by-elections is a signal that President Edgar Lungu will be retained in this year’s general election, says PF Secretary-General Davis Mwila.

Mr Mwila has meanwhile banned the use of branded vehicles by PF aspiring candidates across the country.

He said in a statement that the victories were a sign that PF would scoop this year’s general elections.

This follows announcement of results of the Vubwi Town Council and Miputu ward by-elections of Thursday in favour of the ruling party.

“The ruling Patriotic Front has received the news of our overwhelming victories in Vubwi and Masaiti with humility and thanksgiving to Jehovah the Almighty God.

The Vubwi Town Council byelection followed the death of the former chairperson, Mr Joshua Daka, while the Miputu ward fell vacant after the resignation of the councillor who joined the PF.

Mr Mwila said victory in

Miputu Ward signified that PF was mopping up of the last residues of the opposition on the Copperbelt.

He urged PF members to continue marching from one level of victory to another until they seal it with a resounding victory on August 12.

Meanwhile, Mr Mwila said aspiring candidates should not use branded vehicles in all constituencies because the party has no official candidates yet.

“As the party has no official candidates yet, may I also take this opportunity to announce a ban of branded vehicles by aspiring candidates in all constituencies.

“While we have allowed aspiring candidates to market themselves to the people, the use of branded vehicles is therefore banned,” he said.

Mr Mwila has also called on all those who left the party to return to the PF family.