Tonse Alliance Unveils Western Province Structures Ahead of 2026 Elections



By Francis Maingaila 
Lusaka – Zambia24 - (10-2-2025) - The opposition Tonse Alliance has unveiled its Western Province structures, signalling renewed mobilisation efforts as preparations for the 2026 general elections gather momentum.

Opposition Patriotic Front (PF) Member of Parliament for Mkushi South Davis Chisupa, who is also Brian Mundubile’s campaign manager, told journalists at a media briefing that the alliance and the PF have now moved past internal uncertainty and are firmly focused on consolidating party structures across the country.

Chisupa said Western Province is the first to be formally announced, adding that Southern Province structures are expected to be unveiled within the next two to three days.

He reaffirmed that the Patriotic Front has settled leadership and a clear presidential candidate, insisting that Brian Mundubile remains the party’s president and its candidate for the 2026 general elections.

“Nothing is going to change. We now have direction, and we have a president. Brian Mundubile will be on the ballot paper in August 2026,” Chisupa said.

He dismissed claims that the PF intends to contest the 2026 elections under a different political entity, describing such assertions as misleading and driven by individuals pursuing personal interests.

Chisupa acknowledged the existence of internal divisions within the PF but said his camp has exercised restraint to maintain civility in the party’s internal affairs despite sustained provocation.

“We have been attacked left, right and centre, but we have restrained ourselves because we want to conduct our internal politics in a civil manner,” he said.

He appealed to PF members who remain undecided or aligned with rival factions to make a clear decision and join what he described as the legitimate party structure.

Western Province Office Bearers
Chisupa announced the appointment of a 72-member Western Province Provincial Committee, drawn from the main party executive, the Women’s League, and the Youth League, under the BM8 – Measured & Transformative Leadership banner.

1. Main Provincial Executive
Chairman: Oscar Liwoyo Sinjabata
Chairman – Political: Mulemwa Charles
Chairman – Administration: Ndala Juelo
Vice Chairman: Mutanuka Kamitondo
Vice Chairman – Political: Makuwa Makuwa
Vice Chairman – Administration: Anold Kapanga
Secretary: Mubita Godstar Mubita
Secretary – Political: Kelvin Musinga Sipalo
Secretary – Administration: Mundia Wamulume
Vice Secretary: Davy Nawa
Vice Secretary – Political: Mutafela Sibongo
Vice Secretary – Administration: Mukelabai Inambao
Treasurer: Boyd Sabata Namushi
Treasurer – Political: Leonard Mumbela
Treasurer – Administration: Chingumbe Mukonda
Vice Treasurer: Peter Chongo
Vice Treasurer – Political: Masiliso Nasilele
Vice Treasurer – Administration: Kelvin Mwansa
Information & Publicity Secretary (IPS): Given Mukanda
IPS – Political: Lutangu Mwangala
IPS – Administration: Wambinji Muketisi
Vice IPS: Dickson Kaumba
Vice IPS – Political: Siyoya Shimakata
Vice IPS – Administration: Linyanga Anold Chipango

2. Women’s League – Provincial Executive
Chairlady: Queen Kakoma Vliexs
Chairlady – Political: Munalula Kekelwa
Chairlady – Administration: Simushi Mukenani
Vice Chairlady: Nasilele Mwangala
Vice Chairlady – Political: Sishuwa Nyambi
Vice Chairlady – Administration: Likumbi Nsamba
Secretary: Kubanga Juliet
Secretary – Political: Mwendabai D. Mundia
Secretary – Administration: Kwalombota Nalukui
Vice Secretary: Lubinda Mulako
Vice Secretary – Political: Pumulo Malinda
Vice Secretary – Administration: Purity Mukonda
Treasurer: Inold Chipango L.
Treasurer – Political: Sifunga Nyambe
Treasurer – Administration: Nyambe Nawa
Vice Treasurer: Kufekisa Kufekisa
Vice Treasurer – Political: Poniso Kuyumbana
Vice Treasurer – Administration: Lubasi Liseli
IPS: Anold Wabyuka
IPS – Political: Muhau Nambango
IPS – Administration: Mwala Lubinda
Vice IPS: Mwakamui Mubiana
Vice IPS – Political: Songiso Simasiku
Vice IPS – Administration: Walusiku Walusiku

3. Youth League – Provincial Executive
Chairman: Chikumbi Moses
Chairman – Political: Sakjala Mathwes
Chairman – Administration: Gift Mwala
Vice Chairman: Wamunyima Akayombokwa
Vice Chairman – Political: Biemba Ngombe
Vice Chairman – Administration: Mukelabai Mukelabai
Secretary: Mufalali Mutumba
Secretary – Political: Liato Chinga
Secretary – Administration: Davy Kayange
Vice Secretary: Likando Mukelabi
Vice Secretary – Political: Chiyuka Chiyuka
Vice Secretary – Administration: Innocent Mukena
Treasurer: Inold Chipango L.
Treasurer – Political: Sifunga Nyambe
Treasurer – Administration: Nyambe Nawa
Vice Treasurer: Kufekisa Kufekisa
Vice Treasurer – Political: Poniso Kuyumbana
Vice Treasurer – Administration: Lubasi Liseli
IPS: Anold Wabyuka
IPS – Political: Muhau Nambango
IPS – Administration: Mwala Lubinda
Vice IPS: Mwakamui Mubiana
Vice IPS – Political: Songiso Simasiku
Vice IPS – Administration: Walusiku Walusiku

Chisupa said the newly constituted provincial leadership has since invited Brian Mundubile to tour Western Province, an invitation that has already been accepted.

“Western Province, we are coming to see you very soon,” he said.

He further stressed that all activities under the Tonse Alliance and the PF are being conducted within the confines of the Zambian Constitution and the Electoral Process Act, warning against selective interpretation of the law for political convenience.

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