The Foundation for Democratic Process (FODEP) has commended the major political parties in the country for resolving to hold their convention before the 2011 tripartite elections.
FODEP Information Officer McDonald Chipenzi told ZANIS in an interview in Lusaka today that the move by the political parties is a step forward in the development of democracy in the country.
Mr. Chipenzi said the decision by most of the political parties to hold their convention is a symbol of the extent of the freedom of expression that exists in most political parties.
He noted that conventions are important because all party members are given equal opportunities and chance to contest all positions in the party.
Mr. Chipenzi said there is need for all political parties to hold conventions because this further strengthens intraparty dialogue.
He urged all political parties to consider all party members as equal partners in the development of their respective parties.
Mr. Chipenzi said conventions have a tendency to unite party members and later gives them confidence in their leaders.
He appealed to all the political parties that are yet to hold their convention to speed up the process.
ZANIS
😕 Well for our part PF we have never won a presidentila elections so our commander can be considered for the top post till he wins an election.
He is the vision carrier.We may not even have enough money till after 2011 hahahahah.:d/
Is there any democracy at party conventions?/ I’m told those that attend are selected no ordinary member that is not selected attends. If that is the case, right candidates are not chosen becoz of corruption within the party i.e MMD, UPND, PF etc