Former Minister of Health Dr Chitalu Chilufya has announced his intention to run for PF Party President. “I intend to stand as a candidate for Party President at the Congress,” Dr.Chilufya said. He further refused to endorse Edgar Lungu as current pf president or the UKA Alliance.
Dr. Chitalu Chilufya was appointed as Minister of Health by the President Edgar Chagwa Lungu in September, 2016 a position he served up to 2020 before he then appointed for a brief period as Minister of Agriculture.
Previously he served as the Deputy Minister of Health between 2014 and 2016
Dr. Chitalu is a graduate of the University of Zambia, School of Medicine. Prior to joining politics, he worked at various levels of management in the health sector mostly in the rural areas of Zambia. He is currently the elected Member of Parliament for Mansa Central Constituency since 2013 in the Northern part of Zambia.
In February 2023 the Lusaka magistrate court freed Dr. Chitalu Chilufya and seven others in a case where they were accused of conspiracy to defraud the state in connection with the HoneyBee drugs supply case. The accused were alleged to have conspired to defraud the government out of over US$17 million.
The case had attracted significant attention in Zambia, with many closely following developments and waiting for the outcome. The other accused in the case included former Attorney General Likando Kalaluka, former Ministry of Health permanent secretary Caroline Kakulubelwa, and procurement officer Wilson Lungu. The case also involved Honeybee Pharmacy Limited directors Abdurrauf Motala, Zakir Motala, and Imran Lunat, as well as pharmacist Emmanuel Mubanga.
When the matter came up for a trial, the prosecution team made an application to discontinue the matter pursuant to section 88 of the Criminal Procedure Code. The court subsequently discharged all of the accused persons.
The decision to discontinue the case was significant, as it represented a victory for Dr. Chilufya and the others accused. The allegations against them were serious, and the possibility of a lengthy prison sentence was a real concern. The decision to withdraw the charges was welcomed by many, particularly those who have supported Dr. Chilufya.
At least he’s more candid than Mundubile who’s trotting around a drunken ECL. How did the people in UKWA that Lungu can win them an election? The biggest hindrance that PF has is Lungu
I am shocked.
Pleas , encourage UKA to forwad lungu……..
We want to face lungu at the ballot box, please………
I wonder how any Zambian in their right minds would shout “Alebwelelapo” Pesa? Really ba PF you cant find an alternative to uncharismatic, lazy, nepotistic, State forest fencer, and accidental president Lungu???
I like the man. He can be a credible opposition leader. The other is Ndambo who can easily shake things or atleast give HH sleepless nights.
Ndambo isnt a politician
Shapwa, very unfortunate.
And we thought 8 candidates already expressed interest and paid nomination fee. Wait……which PF is this?
Im wondering too which PF this is–
“I intend to stand as a candidate for Party President at the Congress,” Dr. Chilufya said.
Which congress is Doc. referring to because Miles Sampa is already in the driving seat?
This is serious confusion. By the time the dust settles the PF will be like MMD is today if they are not careful. However, something interesting about the PF is that they seem to be intact still, unlike the crumble that was the MMD after a little bit of confusion.
Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, are you referring to the congress scheduled for March 2027? Mr. Lungu is accountable for the turmoil within the PF; his feigned retirement left everyone uncertain about his resignation as PF President. The focus shifts from this fact when blame is cast on Sampa and UPND. Since re-entering politics, what significant contributions has Mr. Lungu made? The confusion within UKWA is evident, as there is no clear direction regarding their future presidential candidate, and there is doubt surrounding Lungu’s leadership. Without the support of Fred Mmembe and KBF, UKWA, with or without Lungu, is unlikely to succeed.
Ba LT, you are at it again with your rubbish moderation.
Thank you, Dr. Chilufya. Grown men should not worship other grown men assuming that only those men can get a job done. ECL’s glory days are gone, people around ECL are merely using him for financial gain. Everyone around ECL knows that the UPND will not allow him to find his name on another ballot but stop shy of telling him a known reality.
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Dr chitalu chilufya seems like a credible opposition leader.
If he succeeds……..
Let’s hope he has zambia at heart and do politics only when it is time for politics, and………
Development to move this nation forward the rest of the time…….
Forwadee 2031……….
Selflessness and servanthood are must attributes for Zambian leadership.
but Hon. Miles Sampa wont allow this
Good idea. Ba incumbent bafumemo mwibala.