HH MUST EXPLAIN WHY HE’S IMPORTING ‘PF CORRUPTION ’ INTO UPND – MAKEBI

LUSAKA – A prominent legal figure and former Member of Parliament, Makebi Zulu, has issued a direct challenge to President Hakainde Hichilema, demanding an explanation for what he terms the ‘importation of PF corruption’ into the ranks of the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND). Zulu's remarks come amidst heightened political rhetoric, where he and fellow opposition figure Brian Mundubile have frequently been labelled as agents of the former Patriotic Front (PF) regime, often associated with past alleged corruption. Speaking to the press, Zulu expressed his bewilderment at the President's selective condemnation, questioning why the focus remains solely on opposition figures while alleged corrupt elements are seemingly embraced within the new administration. “President Hichilema constantly brands myself and Brian Mundubile as PF, yet he is the one who appears to be bringing individuals with questionable pasts, linked to the very corruption he campaigned against, into his own party,” Zulu stated emphatically. This accusation strikes at the heart of the UPND's core campaign promise: to eradicate corruption and establish a clean governance system. The former Eastern Province Minister’s comments resonate with a segment of the public that has grown increasingly critical of the Hichilema administration's perceived inconsistencies in its anti-corruption fight. While the government has initiated several investigations and arrests targeting former PF officials, critics argue that similar scrutiny has not been applied to individuals within the UPND who may have had dealings with the previous government or whose current conduct raises eyebrows. This selective application of justice, Zulu suggests, undermines the credibility of the entire anti-corruption drive. Zulu further elaborated that the President's actions create a double standard, where the opposition is demonized for its past associations, while those who switch allegiance to the UPND are seemingly ab