Rubongoya Responds to Electoral Commission’s Claims on People Power Front.

By Amos Ssemuwemba

This afternoon, Secretary General David R. Rubongoya has addressed concerns raised by the Electoral Commission regarding the name “People Power Front” (PPF). The Electoral Commission had alleged that the name was reserved for another political party, which prompted Rubongoya to clarify the situation.

In his response, Rubongoya firmly denied any affiliation between the People Power Front and the National Unity Platform, stating that the PPF is not connected to them as suggested by the Electoral Commission in its letter. Instead, he argued that the name was being used by detractors, with backing from state interests.

“The People Power Front is not affiliated with us, contrary to what the EC has claimed. It is a name reserved by opponents, supported by the state. We recall that the EC previously obstructed our efforts to register ‘People Power’ as our own name.” Rubongoya emphasized,

Rubongoya’s statement addresses a longstanding issue where the Electoral Commission had previously blocked attempts by his group to register the name “People Power.” This move by the EC had been seen by many as a deliberate hindrance to the organization’s efforts to establish its political identity.

The Secretary General’s comments underscore ongoing tensions between his group and the Electoral Commission, revealing deeper political friction and challenges related to political branding and identity