“Let me clarify that the disgruntled members who have allegedly kicked me out of the party have been pushing for an alliance with the opposition UPND led by Hakainde Hichilema which I have been against because we have different ideologies,” he said.
NAREP president Stephen Nyirenda has refuted claims that he has been fired as party president.
Nyirenda rubbished the reports that he has been removed from the helm at the party, saying he is still the elected leader of NAREP.
“It has come to our attention that a group of ‘NAREP members’ hell bent on destroying the party’s vision has gone round circulating some memo that I have been removed as party president citing a vote of no confidence,” he said.
He admitted that they had indeed slated today for a National Executive Committee (NEC) meeting to iron out certain issues, to which the alleged dismissal was never an agenda.
“They are saying this was done through a NEC meeting held today 15th August 2020 and is signed by Frank Sichone.
“Yes we had slated this date for a NEC meeting to resolve certain issues brought about by some members. But unfortunately this meeting did not take place due to behaviors I can only classify as cadreism and holiganism brought about by some members.
“Let me clarify that the disgruntled members who have allegedly kicked me out of the party have been pushing for an alliance with the opposition UPND led by Hakainde Hichilema which I have been against because we have different ideologies,” added Nyirenda in a press statement.
He promised his supporters that his party is intact and peaceful.
“I want to remind members of the public that NAREP is a peaceful party whose ideologies are based on principles such dialogue and not confrontational. What we witnessed today has no blessings of the party and we condemn it in the strongest terms.
“I further want to clarify that the party is intact and advise any member who feels aggrieved to follow party structures and laid down procedures so that we maturely resolve issues.
“I further urge the media to seek facts before reporting distorted information to balance up the . This is our official stance as a party.
“With this said I would like to assure the party structures and members across the country that I am still the legitimately elected NAREP President,” he added.
Selfishness…bwana you are not known…which ideologies do you have…?