Hon. Dora Siliya has publicly ruled out her candidacy for the upcoming Petauke Central by-election, scheduled for February 6, 2025. In a statement shared on her Facebook page, Siliya addressed widespread speculation regarding her potential return to the political arena. She expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming messages of support and encouragement she received from Zambians nationwide and abroad, including members of the UPND. “I am particularly humbled by the show of support from the UPND, a gesture I don’t take for granted,” she said.
Reflecting on her tenure as Petauke Central’s Member of Parliament since 2006, Siliya emphasized the strong bond she shares with the constituency. She outlined her achievements, which include spearheading infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, schools, clinics, and hospitals. Additionally, she highlighted her efforts in providing clean and reliable water through borehole installations and collaborating with NGOs to address women’s and children’s safety. Siliya’s focus on food security, access to education and healthcare, family welfare, and private sector development underscored her legacy of prioritizing the needs of Petauke residents.
Despite her accomplishments, Siliya reiterated her earlier decision, announced during her August 30, 2024, book launch, that she would not participate in the by-election. “My name will not be on the ballot on February 6, 2025,” she confirmed, attributing her decision to other priorities. She encouraged voters in Petauke Central to carefully consider the constituency’s recent lack of representation and choose a leader who can effectively advocate for their development needs.
While stepping back from active politics, Siliya reaffirmed her commitment to the development of Petauke and Zambia as a whole. She pledged to continue engaging stakeholders in Eastern Province and beyond to find innovative ways to address pressing developmental challenges.
Siliya concluded her statement by wishing her supporters a Happy New Year and expressing hope for the future, emphasizing her enduring dedication to fostering growth and progress for her community and the nation.
LT.
Edgar lungu should learn a lot from this woman retire while people are still clapping
Dora why why?
This is disappointing. We were excited that HH have finally become wise to gather real women…
Zambia has had an information minister sister you Dora left.
Fckyu!!
Which Edgar Lungu is that who can’t listen even to himself.
He is a loss.
Nima loss eka eka.
Well-done Tonse Alliance for choosing him. Wait for 2026 drama.
Don’t say you weren’t forewarned!
2026 FORWARD WITH HH7 mpaka 20 sate 1 and beyond.
“She Will Not Contest Petauke Central By-Election” She had no choice, UPND would have lost if she had been on their ticket, she cant stand for PF after insulting them. As an independent she wouldnt have had the money to contest. The only option “I quit!”
this woman is my crush please, a brilliant political mind she even knows when to call it quits
blinded by love Oh dear ?
“Love”????? Iwe Tikki dont mistake lust for Love
well articulated article, hands up for dora she has my full respect
We hope for the sake of Zambia……
She reconsiders her decision…….
I like Dora…….
Look how she lists her achievements…….
Most of past and current MPs can’t do that for fear of being found out as useless……
This is what is needed on LT, ……….
As a past GRZ official, to be given air time……
Show us you cv, show us what you have done……….
Not these failures and crooks who are allowed to come and pontificate, yet they have done zero
FWD2031
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How has she listed so-called achievements?
Very wise lady to read what the grassroots want.I hope ECL does the same .
The grassroots dont know. They do however listen and learn. The problem is the messages we send from platforms like this. Are they articulate? Are the sound? Do they serve the grassroots or are people just opening their mouths so they can get paid regardless of the hopes and aspirations of the people they say they want to serve. Dora has read alot of the messages in social media and those who would have wanted to sponsor her too.
If you want ECL to retire, also retire from posting on Lusaka times, especially that you are the same person using different names. Resignation or Retirement must be a PERSONAL decision, no matter how you feel about it, that is why every person has what is called a democratic right. So for me, I will not advise ECL to retire but I will simply not support him and I would not have voted for him if he was eligible, so don’t force people to retire or equate ECL to Dora please
Tell them, do they even know what democratic rights mean. Country at standstill but just talking and writing and telling others to retire. That is why in Dubai a desert there is no rainfall but no loadshedding. Easier said than done.
ECL is accused of serious stealing……
He should be clearing his name instead of trying to lead with so much bad baggage
FWD2031
Not when you want to serve… stewardship is not about forcing your will on others. You may offer but may not be choosen.
Learn from those that have tried and tested these issues…You speak of goverance but practice a third of what it suggests. You speak of democracy in name only. Power for powers sake is vanity.
Not when you want to serve… stewardship is not about forcing your will on others. You may offer but may not be choosen.
Learn from those that have tried and tested these issues…You speak of goverance but practice a third of what it suggests. You speak of democracy in name only. Power for powers sake is vanity.
Buttocks will be missed
First test the waters. If the current is too strong and the bed too deep, please change your mind by telling them you have left politics. But isn’t she still political? Except that she has no will to venture into it.
Some must learn to read between the lines
there is always a reason for such a move and to withdraw from the spotlight
I think this will be a lesson
The data has already issued
Let her stand in 2026 NOT wasting her money for a one year period 2025-6 and face another election the next year.
Its also important to say one thing and do it. Not say one thing and do another
It would be a shame for one to be in every party that has ruled or is ruling.
Think beyond the box. Daniel Munkombwe did that without shame. Thieves steal without shame.
#Kajimaano… I hope you are not supporting this rubbish. We are where we’re because we accept such things.
She would have lost badly and she knows it. Better not to participate than disgrace yourself.