{"id":53630,"date":"2023-12-11T19:54:42","date_gmt":"2023-12-11T19:54:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/?p=53630"},"modified":"2023-12-11T06:08:29","modified_gmt":"2023-12-11T06:08:29","slug":"miles-sampa-elected-as-pf-party-president-in-controversial-extraordinary-general-conference-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\/all-news\/miles-sampa-elected-as-pf-party-president-in-controversial-extraordinary-general-conference-2","title":{"rendered":"Miles Sampa Elected as PF Party President in Controversial Extraordinary General Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>In a contentious turn of events, the Patriotic Front (PF) held an Extraordinary General Conference at Lusaka\u2019s Mulungushi International Conference Centre, where Miles Sampa was declared the Party President after securing over 2,000 votes, defeating six other candidates.<\/p>\n

Miles Sampa, who currently serves as the Member of Parliament for Matero, emerged victorious and pledged to work towards uniting the party. His election comes amidst controversy and dispute within the PF, leading to a divided convention.<\/p>\n

In a surprising twist, Sampa also appointed Morgan Ng\u2019ona as the PF Secretary General, a decision that raised further eyebrows among party members. Prior to Sampa\u2019s victory, Robert Chabinga, the Member of Parliament for Mafinga, pledged his support for Sampa\u2019s presidency, highlighting the existing internal divisions within the PF.<\/p>\n

However, the PF Chairperson for Information and Publicity, Emmanuel Mwamba, issued a statement expressing the party\u2019s stance on the convention. He argued that the Extraordinary General Conference was illegal, and therefore, Miles Sampa remained suspended from the party. Mwamba emphasized that Sampa could not hold any official function or activity in the name of the Patriotic Front.<\/p>\n

Mwamba\u2019s statement suggested that the party\u2019s constitution clearly outlines the procedures for calling and conducting General Conferences, and according to their interpretation, the convention was in violation of these rules.<\/p>\n

The controversial nature of this Extraordinary General Conference has left the PF divided and in disarray, with uncertainty shrouding the future of the party.<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, the Secretariat of the PF has urged members of the public to disregard the conference and the appointments made during it, setting the stage for potential legal and political battles in the days to come.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Zambia<\/a> Follow Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zambia. In a contentious turn of events, the Patriotic Front (PF) held an Extraordinary General Conference at Lusaka\u2019s Mulungushi International Conference Centre, where Miles Sampa was declared the Party President after securing over 2,000 votes, defeating six other candidates. 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