Mweetwa reaffirms loyalty to President Hichilema
Choma Central MP Cornelius Mweetwa states he is a "disciple" of the President after not being appointed to Cabinet.
Choma Central Member of Parliament Cornelius Mweetwa declared his unwavering loyalty to President Hakainde Hichilema and the UPND party on February 11, 2026, following his exclusion from recent ministerial appointments. Mweetwa, a former Minister of Information and Media, stated he has no entitlement to a cabinet position and respects the President's decision.
Speaking at a media briefing, Mweetwa dismissed social media claims linking his non-appointment to opposition ties, asserting his allegiance remains with the UPND and President Hichilema. He described himself as a "disciple" of the President, having shared a long political journey and struggle, and emphasized his commitment to advancing the Grow Zambia Agenda.
Mweetwa urged UPND supporters to resist propaganda designed to create divisions within the ruling party. In a separate statement, Nalolo MP Imanga Wamunyima proposed legislation to penalize parties whose candidates withdraw from elections after ballot papers are printed, citing wasted taxpayer money.
Why it mattersCornelius Mweetwa, a Member of Parliament, affirmed his loyalty to President Hichilema and the UPND party after being excluded from ministerial appointments.