CHAMA North Member of Parliament Yotam Mtayachalo says if PF loses the 2026 general election, it is Zambians that will miss out on good leadership and not the party.
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Addressing the media yesterday, Mtayachalo expressed confidence that Zambia could follow the example of Malawi and the United States, where former ruling parties have bounced back into power.
He explained that the PF had rebranded and was ready to govern the country again.
Mtayachalo said losing power was a normal thing for any political party and didn’t mean the party would be out of power forever.
“PF is no longer a violent party, we have rebranded. If we have a weak opposition, people of Zambia will lose not us. Losing an election is not a crime. It’s normal, people still come back to power. I can give an example of America and Malawi of having parties that have come back to power and that may also happen here,” he stated.
Mtayachalo’s remarks came in response to recent confusion that erupted at the residence of Patriots for Economic Progress (PeP) leader Sean Tembo.
He maintained that PF was no longer a party of violence and thuggery, warning that members sowing confusion would face the party’s disciplinary committee.
“This thing of washing dirty linen in public should not be tolerated. We don’t have to wash dirty linen in public, therefore those causing confusion must be disciplined,” he said.
Speaking at the same press briefing, Mkushi South PF MP Davies Chisopa said Zambians had now placed their hope in PF and urged the party to practice peace and unity.
“As we go through the path of rebranding, we don’t want to see that kind of behaviour. We hope that those PF members are disciplined. As we prepare to have an elective conference and in this transitional period we hope that the leadership deals with the youths.”
“In this transitional period we pray for unity and a disciplined organisation. The Zambian people are depending on us as an alternative government. We need to ensure that we take over government next year. Dialogue and reconciliation must be promoted as we prepare to take the leadership of this country,” stated Chisopa.
By Catherine Pule
Kalemba, October 2, 2025
