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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>If one watches WWE, it\u2019s taken for the fact\u2014yet it is scripted entertainment that has held millions glued to their TVs year in and year out. So is Miles Sampa\u2019s stunt on the PF Presidency\u2014it is HH\u2019s shameful mingalato directed at Edgar Lungu\u2019s ascendancy in the 2026 race. Just as KK threatened FTJ Chiluba in 1996, HH and his cronies know that Lungu is the deadly fence between prison and freedom in 2026. It\u2019s a must win election.<\/p>\n

HH knows that Miles Sampa has a billion MILES to cover if he has to dethrone him in 2026. Thus he is a great pony to his political survival. And who doesn\u2019t know Sampa lacks deadpan demeanor of any kind? Sampamania means one thing\u2014an enemy of my friend is my friend! But is it a wise move for HH?<\/p>\n

Whether Sampa is PF President or not matters less. Fighting Lungu for three years before the elections when HH is highly unpopular may advance the Lungu agenda. Zambians are now shedding tears of remorse for voting out Lungu\u2014his transformation from a villain to the superstar is a political protest against the New Dark Regime.<\/p>\n

The remorse of voting for HH in 2021 would be something every Zambian voter is likely to carry in the 2026 elections. Should Lungu contest the 2026 elections, Sampa\u2019s claims to be an alternative to HH would be dismissed with\u2014\u201cremember the demon of lies who promised taking you to paradise when he meant HELL! This is Sampa\u2019s boss.\u201d This message will resonate with the masses whose hopes are shattered by the Hichilema administration. Yet HH hopes that Sampa will help him win the election just as the MMD factions worked with PF and UPND in 2016 and 2021 elections. Good point. The problem is, HH is now a fake brand\u2013made in Nigeria by Seer 1.<\/p>\n

In addition, Zambian politics is highly cultic\u2014Mmembe is Socialist Party and the Socialist Party is Mmembe just as HH is UPND. This is the truth. So for Sampa to think PF members will easily dump Lungu for him is as delusional as Felix Mutati promising to set up Zambia\u2019s own Satellite under the New Dark Regime! The truth is, Sampa won\u2019t be a competitor in the 2026 elections. He will simply fade into oblivion like Nevers Mumba\u2014a President of a dead political Party.<\/p>\n

As long as he remains useful to HH, however, Sampa will stay on the top of the Patriotic Front\u2014but will he win the hearts of Lungu followers? Just as they abhor HH for his political mingalato against Lungu and his family, Sampa won\u2019t be viewed otherwise. Hence, his Presidency will be on paper but not on the ground.<\/p>\n

Besides, Sampa\u2019s usefulness to UPND makes him less appealing to other opposition Parties who view him as HH\u2019s chola boy. Of course, the televised fights between the two factions paints the picture that Sampa has millions behind him\u2014the truth is, most of those are UPND cadres.<\/p>\n

But the UPND strategy might backfire. The PF has 3 years to reorganize. It may rebrand as a new party. For instance, by calling themselves as People\u2019s Patriotic Front (PPF), Sampa\u2019s PF will only claim a very small number of followers. The catch is Sampa would suspend all the MPs belonging to the PPF, and call for by elections. Since turnout is low in by elections, UPND is likely to win some seats\u2014something the Lungu faction must be aware of. So PF MPs may wait until Parliament is dissolved before officially declaring allegiance to Lungu. In this case, Sampa is toast!<\/p>\n

Another option is to take the Michael Sata aggressive route\u2014allow new elections in its strong holds. If this aggressive action is taken, Sampa will be exposed should his faction fail to gain seats in PF territories.<\/p>\n

Fighting through the courts and court of public opinion also an option. The longer this fight goes on, the better for Lungu. Aside from presenting HH as a deadly coward, many people believe Lungu was a better President than HH. In broadcasting Sampamania, therefore, HH is promoting Lungu\u2019s agenda.<\/p>\n

Simply put, Sampa will not erase Lungu from Zambian minds. Neither will he win the 2026 elections. His only prayer is for the HH victory. Thereafter, he will put his tail between his legs and beg for the job from HH. Should Lungu win, however, will he kiss Lungu\u2019s shoes as he did before? Kaya!<\/p>\n

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Africa-Press – Zambia. If one watches WWE, it\u2019s taken for the fact\u2014yet it is scripted entertainment that has held millions glued to their TVs year in and year out. So is Miles Sampa\u2019s stunt on the PF Presidency\u2014it is HH\u2019s shameful mingalato directed at Edgar Lungu\u2019s ascendancy in the 2026 race. 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