YOU’LL WASTE YOUR VOTE AND TIME IF YOU DON’T VOTE FOR UPND SAYS WYNTER KABIMBA

As Zambia inches closer to the crucial August 13 general elections, political discourse has intensified, with Economic Front leader Wynter Kabimba weighing in heavily on the electoral choices facing the electorate. During a live broadcast on Mafken Radio, Mr. Kabimba stirred public debate by declaring that citizens who opt not to cast their ballots for President Hakainde Hichilema and the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) would effectively be wasting both their time and their vote. He cautioned that voters rejecting the incumbent administration might ultimately regret their decisions as the political landscape unfolds. Drawing from his own extensive political background, including his tenure during the Patriotic Front (PF) administration, Mr. Kabimba emphasized that winning an election is vastly different from managing the complex machinery of state governance. He likened political governance to a football match, noting that while critics and spectators on the sidelines often find it effortless to point out flaws, stepping onto the pitch to steer a nation requires immense practical experience and institutional preparedness. According to the opposition leader, running a country is serious business that demands seasoned leadership rather than rhetoric. Mr. Kabimba further directed his critique toward opposition formations, particularly focusing on the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP), which he claimed lacks a convincing platform and the administrative readiness to take over the reins of power. While clarifying that he did not harbor malice toward opposition figures, he expressed deep reservations regarding the competence and composition of the teams assembled by rival parties to handle national affairs. Furthermore, he reflected critically on the legacy of the PF, maintaining that its governance record is not something stakeholders should view with pride. These bold assertions have drawn mixed reactions from the Zambi