The Registrar of Societies has refuted claims suggesting obstruction in the registration process of the United Kwacha Alliance (UKA). Acting Chief Registrar of Societies, Mariah Mulenga, clarified that the allegations are baseless as members of UKA have not submitted any application despite being provided with necessary assistance, application forms, and requirements.
Ms. Mulenga revealed that although United Liberal Party leader Sakwiba Sikota and others initially visited the Registrar of Societies to search and reserve the name UKA, they failed to return to officially apply for registration as a pressure group. She further explained that Mr. Sikota verbally requested to change the group’s status from a pressure group to a political party but neglected to follow up with a written request as advised.
Furthermore, Ms. Mulenga disclosed that on 28th February 2024, Mr. Sikota, accompanied by Mr. Jackson Silavwe, President of the Golden Party of Zambia, collected an application form to register UKA as a pressure group, yet they have not submitted the completed form to the department.
In response to the situation, Ms. Mulenga expressed disappointment over Mr. Sikota and the Alliance members resorting to media politicking to discredit the government. She emphasized that such actions only serve to tarnish the name of the government without basis.
The Registrar of Societies reaffirmed their commitment to facilitating the registration process for UKA or any other organization that follows the prescribed procedures. Ms. Mulenga urged all concerned parties to adhere to the established protocols to ensure a smooth and transparent registration process.
Madam I know you are waiting for instructions from Cornelius Mweetwa’s office.
Do you have proof for your baseless accusations? She has give the view as it stands but people like you with a cadre mentality thinks every instruction is from above.
@ Deja Vu, Mweetwa is just a nonentity, he doesn’t matter in this government. The 3 wings of government are HH, Mwiimbu and Siyandenge. It’s likely she’s waiting for instructions from Mwiimbu
You don’t even know under which portfolio ministry this department belongs to…
UKWA are actually fighting for power among themselves hence the delay, who do they put as presidential candidate, we all know this is a ECL project. Saki was brought for the eligibility case which might arise from this. These guys are not ready to register UKWA.
We just need to find a way of getting rid of all Politicians…UPND…PF…UKA…MMD etc all nonsense
We told you tha UKA is a set of confused bitter people. And whoever joins them becomes confused too, regadless one’s integrity. It is unfortunate that a noble and honorable man, Mr Sakwiba decided to join the unholy group which has apparently converted and baptized him as a full member of the wailers
Upnd is more unholy than any party we have had
The leader is a sadist of the highest order
He’s not different from the mafias of Sicily
He doesn’t show any human emotions at all
Where in the bible is written that political parties have to be holy?
I was almost believing Ms Mulenga until she said “tarnish the name of the government without basis”. Registrar of Society is not government. She could have just said “tarnish the name of the registrar without basis. The moment she mentioned the paying master then I knew who is behind all this. UKA also, in this government you do not start making noise before you are done with the paper work.
This political party UPND has been a “BID” from the time Hakainde was “coronated” as the alpha and omega of a once National party. It is now a full flagged regional political party in Govt. From the time Zambia moved from one party state to multi party system that was it. The UPND regional party has no authority to determine who becomes a political party and who does not. It is the majority of people who will decide who they want to rule them.
Why is it difficult to follow instructions when registering a political party by a renowned lawyer?
Its true certain people want to tarnish government in the eyes of the international community.
Uyu Kawalala Abwelanso, UKA – BDI
Iwe madam, so if they didn’t submit anything, how did they obtain the clearance for the name?! Stop playing games ..this is a national platform you’re messing with eh!!!
Seems you’re ignorant of the procedure, issue of chicken and egg, which comes first!
It’s like the same UKA there is no consensus whether to register as a movement or a party. The smaller one man parties may be in favor of registering as a new party while PF are worried if they register it as a party then for sure sampa’s PF will then remain the only legitimate PF and Chagwa and group will lose their identity as PF that’s why they are just want to register as a movement. This is where the hiccup is hence the delay in registering.
That’s the actual truth.
@Clearly Monalux, Uyu Kawalala Abwelanso – UKA name was not cleared but proposed and Madam had no problem with it. However, it needed formalising it through procedural application process. Mr Sakwiwa Sikota and team have dithered and propagate UKA in name only, but legally does not exist.
You have to be very weary of s so called political movement who cannot even makeup their minds what they are reverting to lies and blaming others.