MOVE ON!! MMD Tells Off Dr. Nevers Mumba

…You Are Behaving Like an Ex Who Has Failed to Move On… The Movement for Multi-Party Democracy (MMD) notes with concern the persistent public commentary by Dr. Nevers Mumba, who continues to defend his decision to form a new political party under the guise of “rebranding” the MMD. Despite having moved on to lead a new political entity, Dr. Mumba continues to issue misleading statements aimed at rewriting history and distracting the public from the truth.

To further justify his actions, his secretary, Ms. Elizabeth Chitika, has been actively circulating misleading letters to various prominent figures—including His Royal Highness Akashambatwa Mbikusita Lewanika and the Catholic Bishop of Mpika—in an attempt to legitimize her boss’s departure and disguise it as a rebranding effort. These efforts have not only failed to convince but have instead highlighted the desperation to cling to an image no longer attached to the MMD.

We remind Dr. Mumba that one cannot claim to have rebranded a political party while dismantling its identity, weakening its structures, and leaving it without even basic leadership frameworks. Under his leadership, the MMD declined from being a vibrant opposition force to a structureless shell that lacked nationwide presence and coordination. When he was elected Party President in 2012, we had over 50 MPS, over 40 Mayors/Council Chairpersons, and over 800 councillors.

He has left the MMD without anything, not even a market chairman, shame!! His narrative has been strongly rejected by MMD founding members such as Dr. Mbita Chitala, Mr. Akashambatwa Mbikusita Lewanika, Dr. Katele Kalumba, as well as former associates and the wider public—including individuals he had engaged and paid K50 at the NASDEC gathering.

The overwhelming consensus remains: what he calls “rebranding” was, in reality, an exit. Dr. Mumba is constitutionally free to lead his new political formation, and the MMD wishes him well. However, we urge him—respectfully but firmly—to move on and stop behaving “like an ex who has failed to accept that the relationship is over.” Zambia’s democracy demands honesty, maturity, and respect for institutional legacy.

The MMD is now fully focused on renewal, reorganization, and reclaiming its rightful place as a major political force. We will not be drawn into emotional theatrics or revisionist narratives. Once again, we say: Move on, Dr. Mumba. Let the MMD rebuild.

 Issued by: Charles Kaile National Coordinator