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Political Analyst Alex Ng’oma has advised the ruling Patriotic Front to consider adopting its presidential candidate through a general conference if unity and continuity in the party is to be sustained.
Dr. Ng’oma has however told QFM News in a telephone interview that both resources and time are the worst enemies for the ruling party at the moment.
Dr. Ng’oma says the PF should be strategic in whatever they are doing knowing very well that anything out of hand might divide the party.
He stresses the need for the ruling party to follow procedure that will produce a leader who will be accepted and respected by the majority membership.
Dr Ng’oma adds that there is also need for the Patriotic Front to adhere to its constitution so that there is no room for divisions in the party.
The Political Scientist has since advised the ruling party to see to it that they sit down and strategize on how they will produce a salable candidate.
Meanwhile, former Open Society Foundation Executive Director, Sunday Chanda, has told QFM News in a separate interview that the ruling PF should follow what the MMD did in 2008 when then Republican President Levy Mwanawasa died by avoiding a convention.
Mr. Chanda has noted that time is the enemy for the PF at the moment and that going for a convention will not help the ruling party’s quest to stay in power.