Former Petauke Central Member of Parliament Emmanuel Banda popularly known as JJ Banda says Patriotic Front (PF) faction leader Robert Chabinga sold the party to the United Party for National Development (UPND).
Livestreaming his social media handle, Banda said Chabinga has publicly supported and assured President Hakainde Hichilema that the PF will not host a General Conference until 2027.
He accused some PF officials of working flat out to delay the general or elective conference, saying they are actively collaborating with expelled Mafinga MP, Robert Chabinga.
Banda made sensational claims that State House had set aside K20million to destabilize the Opposition ahead of the 2026 General Elections.
Adding that all those pushing to delay the PF Conventions are eating from the K20million feeding trough disseminated by State House to destabilize the Patriotic Front and Opposition in general.
The former Petauke Central Member of Parliament said efforts are being made to make sure that PF either does not hold its scheduled Conference or holds it too late for a candidate to have adequate time to campaign for the 2026 General Elections.