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In November this year, Hapunda resigned from the Patriotic Front, citing lack of effective leadership and clear political direction within the party. In an interview, Hapunda said at the moment, PF was not a formidable party to challenge the UPND in 2026 because it was divided.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/zambia\">Zambia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Zambia. NEWLY appointed Socialist Party Media Director Brian Hapunda says the Socialist Party is the only formidable opposition that can challenge the UPND administration in 2026. And Hapunda says PF cannot represent Zambians in its current state. 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