NKOMBO RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S ALLEGATIONS, URGES SUPPORTERS TO STAY FOCUSED By Helga Chibwe Former Local Government and Rural Development Minister and former Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament Gary Nkombo has dismissed allegations made against him by President Hakainde Hichilema during a rally in Mazabuka this afternoon. Mr Nkombo said he has every right to […]

NKOMBO RESPONDS TO PRESIDENT HICHILEMA’S ALLEGATIONS,  URGES SUPPORTERS TO STAY FOCUSED

By Helga Chibwe

Former Local Government and Rural Development Minister and former Mazabuka Central Member of Parliament Gary Nkombo has dismissed allegations made against him by President Hakainde Hichilema during a rally in Mazabuka this afternoon.

Mr Nkombo said he has every right to contest the parliamentary seat as an independent candidate, citing Article 51 of the Constitution of Zambia, which allows eligible candidates to stand as independents.

He also refuted President Hichilema’s claims that he is working with NRPUP President Brian Mundubile because of the candle symbol on his campaign materials. Mr Nkombo explained that he did not choose or create the symbol, stating that it was allocated by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ).

Responding to the President’s other remarks, Mr Nkombo said he would not address them, describing them as abusive and lacking truth. He added that he was among those who suffered intimidation and beatings during the Patriotic Front (PF) administration in support of President Hichilema.

Mr Nkombo has since urged his supporters to remain focused on the campaign and work hard, stressing that he is no longer a member of the UPND.

During the rally, President Hichilema alleged that Mr Nkombo was working with NRPUP President Brian Mundubile and accused him of failing to improve roads during his nearly 20 years as Mazabuka Central MP. The President also alleged that Mr Nkombo contributed to the late Anderson Mazoka’s failure to win previous  elections then, among other claims.

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