By Womba Kasela
The United Party for National Development- UPND’s first year in office anniversary celebrations in Choma District have been canceled.
The party had scheduled to celebrate its time in government on 24th August, 2022, marking a year since President Hakainde Hichilema took Oath of Office.
A check by Byta FM News Wednesday morning found tents readily set up at the Independence Stadium with no party supporters.
Later, word went round that the function had been canceled without any proper explanation, while some supporters were spotted at the Post Office sitting under the scorching sun.
Attempts to get a comment from UPND District Youth Chairperson, Dunbar Muchimba, proved futile as his phone went unanswered.
Meanwhile, Southern Province Permanent Secretary, Dr. Namani Monze has also canceled his radio program on Byta FM where he was expected to outline some of the government’s achievements.
Byta FM was informed by the organizers of the program that Monze has traveled out of town after they had earlier confirmed he would make an appearance at 15hrs.