WIRE โ€” UPND Media Director Mark Simuuwe said he has withdrawn his bid for the newly created Makeni parliamentary seat ahead of the Aug. 13 general elections. Simuuwe said the decision came after consultations with party stakeholders and his support base. He said he would instead focus on mobilizing support for President Hakainde Hichilema and other UPND The post UPND media director Simuuwe withdraws from Makeni parliamentary race first appeared on Mwebantu.

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