PF not moved by Grand Coalition’s promise to de-campaign it

The ruling Patriotic Front says it is not moved or threatened by the announcement by the Grand Coalition to de-campaign it in next year’s elections.

PF Secretary General Davies Chama recalls that the coalition in the run-up to this year’s presidential by-election did not support his party yet the ruling party won the election.

Mr. Chama adds that the Grand Coalition made some political parties to sign social contracts and supported those who signed yet they did not win.

He states that the resolution by the Grand Coalition to de-campaign the PF therefore has no bearing on the ruling party’s re-election next year.

And MMD Spokesperson Raphael Nakachinda says Grand Coalition members will do well to form a political party rather than taking active roles in politics.

Mr. Nakachinda says if the Grand Coalition really wants to de-campaign the PF and MMD, they should form a political movement which will actively participate in the elections rather than hiding in the name of Civil Society Organizations.