19/05/2026
*OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM BUSIKU SULWE: CONGRATULATIONS TO HON. VINCENT LILANDA AND PLEDGE OF TOTAL SUPPORT TO UPND*
The democratic processes within our great party, the United Party for National Development (UPND), have concluded for Mazabuka Central. I wish to offer my warmest congratulations to Hon. Vincent Lilanda on his official adoption as our parliamentary candidate in the upcoming General Elections on August 13, 2026.
When we offer ourselves to serve, we do so with the understanding that the interest of the party and the people of Mazabuka Central always comes first. The party leadership has spoken, and I fully accept and respect their decision.
My profound gratitude goes to President Hakainde Hichilema, the UPND Elections Committee, the National Management Committee (NMC), and all our local party structures for steering a robust internal process. I also want to extend my deepest appreciation to my campaign team, my supporters, and the sweet people of Mazabuka Central who stood by me and shared their prayers, dreams, and aspirations. Your love, energy and dedication were not in vain. I know how invested each and everyone of you has been, and I hurt to see you broken and sad, but we must forge ahead by picking up the pieces continuing on our journey which has just began.
*Vision for a better Mazabuka remains intact*
Because a better Mazabuka is our collective focus, we are ready to share our plans that will guarantee: 1) Reliable access to clean drinking water, 2) township roads with proper drainage systems, 3) job creation and business opportunities for locals, 4) support to health, education and public safety and 5) advocating for laws that will unlock investment and integrating planning. These needs have not changed and they need to be fixed.
*United as One UPND Family*
The primary goal remains unchanged. We must protect the progressive gains made under the UPND administration and ensure that Mazabuka Central remains a stronghold of development. Today, there is no winner or loser among us; the ultimate winner is the UPND.
I am publicly pledging my full, unwavering support to Hon. Vincent Lilanda and the entire party campaign team. I call upon all my supporters and fellow aspiring candidates to unite behind our party adopted candidate. We must march forward with a single purpose.
*The Real Work Begins Now*
We cannot afford to leave anything to chance. Our immediate mission is to deliver a resounding, 100% victory for President Hakainde Hichilema and secure all electable positions for the UPND in Mazabuka. I will be on the ground, working hand in hand with the party to mobilize voters and ensure our town continues on the path of progress and we give President Hakainde Hichilema a resounding victory.
Let us stay united, stay focused, and deliver the victory our people deserve.
Long live President Hakainde Hichilema!
Congratulations to Hon. Vincent Lilanda!
God bless the sweet people of Mazabuka!
God bless the great Republic of Zambia!