Opposition Movement for Multi party Democracy (MMD) has officially declared the launch of the 2016 election campaign for the 2016 general elections.
Party President Nevers Mumba made the announcement in Solwezi today when he addressed cadres who welcomed him at Solwezi airport in North-Western province.
Dr Mumba stated that his visit to the province is meant to kick start his 2016 general election campaign so that his party can bounce back in government.
He said the province is strategic to wining the next general election as it is where the party has the highest number of Members of Parliament and Councilors.
He said MMD is capable of winning the by election in Mufumbwe because it coming back in the political battle as a rebranded party with a strong message that it is a disciplined party with a vibrant new leadership.
Dr Mumba is in North-Western province to hold a series of campaign meetings including holding a rally in Mufumbwe on Thursday to drum up support for MMD candidate Stanford Mulusa while the ruling PF has adopted Steven Masumba as its candidate in the by election.
Mufumbwe by election will be held on 8 November.
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