Mutati is new MMD President

Felix Mutati with Rupiah Banda in Kabwe

Former Lunte Member of Parliament Felix Mutati has gone through unopposed to become the new MMD President at the ongoing Party Convention at Mulungushi Rock of Authority in Kabwe.

The former Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister challenged former party President Dr. Nevers Mumba who did not even show up at the convention despite being invited to the event.

Eastern Province Chairperson Jacob Mwanza earlier moved a motion to dissolve the National Executive Committee (NEC) and revoke all suspensions as well as expulsions which was seconded by North Western Chairperson.

Mr. Mwanza also proposed that the election of the party President be done simultaneously with the election of NEC members which was also seconded.

Returning Officer Edward Mukuka announced Felix Mutati as the new party President this morning after receiving only one name for the position.

Over 1, 700 delegates from all the ten provinces are attending the convention.

Dr Mumba’s faction had obtained an injunction on Thursday to stop the convention from taking place but it was discharged by High Court Judge Sikazwe living the Mutati faction without any impediments to holding the convention.

Former National Secretary Mwansa Mbulakulima expeditiously moved the program so as to preempt any moves from the Dr. Mumba faction which might derail the process of putting new office bearers into office.

Former Party and Republican President Rupiah Banda has graced the occasion which is expected to close tomorrow.

Meanwhile, an effort to get a comment from Dr. Mumba proved futile by broadcast time as his phone went unanswered.