Following the new hope NEC meeting which was held over the weekend on Saturday, party President Dr. Nevers Sekwila Mumba, has decided to take leave from active politics.
This is according to a statement issued by party spokesperson Cephas Mukuka.
Mr. Mukuka said the NEC resolved and has granted him his request to go on sabbatical leave in the interest of the party until further notice.
Mr. Mukuka has also disclosed that the meeting resolved to change the party name and effect changes at the Registrar in the interest of rebranding.
“During this period, our president is free to engage with other political parties.
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He said the party president has requested that all, funders, sponsors and partners of the party should take this official notice until further notice, therefore all correspondences to the party will be on hold.
“For any official statements on New Hope MMD, shall be refered to our Acting President Hon. Elizabeth Chitika.
The party has also appointed Dr. Mwaka Twagirayesu as acting national secretary.
