By Chinoyi Chipulu
Socialist Party leader Fred M’membe has called on Zambians to vote out the UPND government in 2026 saying the country is burdened with a government that does not listen to the cries of its people.
M’membe stated that President Hakainde Hichilema and his backwardness should be removed from power during the general elections.
In a statement, M’membe stated that while citizens had been enduring the worst load-shedding crisis, Hichilema and the UPND had continued to export electricity to neighboring countries.
He stated that families were suffering untold misery, pain and hardship but the government prioritised profit from export of power over the well-being of its own citizens.
“Our homes have been left in total darkness. Businesses have been forced to close. Enough is enough. Zambians deserve leaders who put the nation first. Come 2026, Hichilema and his backwardness (load-shedding) must go,” he stated.
He stated that It was sad that the government wanted people to accept load-shedding as a new normal.
M’membe stated that the UPND wanted people to adjust their lives downward, and forced to live with a reality they had never known and experienced at this scale.
“They want people who have always lived with the pride and dignity of reliable access to power to suddenly embrace darkness and its crippling consequences. In essence, Mr Hichilema and his team want us to normalise backwardness and excuse their reckless and irresponsible decisions over the power crisis,” he stated.
He questioned the kind of leadership which neglected its own people in their darkest hour.
“What kind of government ignores the suffering of millions to serve the interests of others? Is it sensible for neighboring countries to be enjoying the benefits of our labor and sacrifice whilst we stand aside and watch in admiration? Iyo tuletekwa zoona,” stated M’membe.
