UPND Alliance

UPND Alliance
LeaderHakainde Hichilema
ChairpersonCharles Milupi
Founded14 February 2021; 3 years ago (2021-02-14)
Ideology
Political position
Colours  Green
  Red
  Orange
  Black
(Zambian national colors)
Slogan“One Zambia, One Nation, One People”
Member partiesUnited Party for National Development
Movement for Democratic Change
Alliance for Democracy and Development
Economic Front
Movement for Multi-Party Democracy
Party of National Unity and Progress
National Assembly seats
84 / 156

The UPND Alliance is a political coalition in Zambia, formed in 2021 to consolidate opposition parties ahead of the general elections. Led by the United Party for National Development (UPND), the alliance includes key members such as the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) and the Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD). The coalition was created to unify opposition forces against the ruling Patriotic Front (PF), aiming to address Zambia's political and economic challenges.[1][2]

The alliance played a pivotal role in the 2021 general elections, resulting in a decisive victory that saw Hakainde Hichilema elected as Zambia's 7th president. This victory was a major milestone, bringing together various opposition parties under a common goal of reform and development. The UPND Alliance expanded its platform in 2024 by integrating Wynter Kabimba’s Economic Front (EF) in 2024, further strengthening its platform and expanding its political reach.[3][4] the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy joined the alliance on 30 October 2024,[5] and most recently, the Party of National Unity and Progress (PNUP). PNUP’s leader, Highvie Hamududu, formally joined the alliance after resolving internal disagreements within his party.[6]

This move bolstered the coalition's position and reinforced its agenda for reform and national development, However the coalition continues to navigate Zambia’s complex political landscape, addressing both national challenges and internal dynamics, while maintaining its role as a key force in shaping the country’s future.[7]

Constituent parties

The UPND Alliance is currently composed of the following political parties:

Party Abbreviation Ideology National Assembly of Zambia Government
United Party for National Development UPND Liberalism
Social democracy
83 / 156
 In government
Party of National Unity and Progress PNUP Conservatism
1 / 156
 In government
Alliance for Democracy and Development ADD Democratic principles
0 / 156
 In government but not represented in the National Assembly
Movement for Democratic Change MDC Democracy
0 / 156
 In government but not represented in the National Assembly
Economic Front EF Socialism
0 / 156
 In government but not represented in the National Assembly
Movement for Multi-Party Democracy MMD Democracy
0 / 156
 In government but not represented in the National Assembly

References

  1. ^ "Opposition parties form UPND Alliance with HH as presidential candidate". Open Zambia. 25 February 2021. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  2. ^ "All presidents of parties which are part of UPND alliance deserve jobs - Msoni". News Diggers. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  3. ^ "Wynter Kabimba has joined the UPND Alliance". Zambian Observer. Retrieved 1 September 2024.
  4. ^ "Wynter Kabimba has joined the UPND Alliance". Zambian Observer. Retrieved 15 October 2024.
  5. ^ Chilunda, Regina (30 October 2024). "MMD JOINS UPND ALLIANCE | Radio Christian Voice". Retrieved 30 October 2024.
  6. ^ "Hamududu re-announces joining UPND Alliance". Daily Revelation. Retrieved 9 December 2024.
  7. ^ "UPND Alliance intact - Mutati". Zambia Daily Mail. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 1 September 2024.