Factional leader of UNIP, Mwamba, blames Registrar of Societies for deepening crisis in party by encouraging lawlessness

The United National Independence Party (UNIP) faction led by Trevor Mwamba has rejected the Registrar of Societies’ decision to recognise Henry Muyoba’s leadership, calling it an act of “lawlessness.”

UNIP Deputy Secretary General, Allan Malawo, on Monday accused the Registrar of aiding lawbreakers by legitimising Muyoba’s faction, despite an active court injunction barring him from interfering in party affairs.

“This can be described as sinking into a lawlessness space—the aiding and abetting of lawbreakers in a country that subscribes to the rule of law,” Malawo said in a statement.

He alleged that a month ago, over 70 “thugs” led by Muyoba and Alfred Banda forcibly entered UNIP headquarters by breaking the locks.

Malawo further accused Muyoba of spreading misinformation to manipulate public opinion and misleading institutions like the Registrar of Societies.

“Despite writing successive letters to the Chief Registrar affirming Trevor Mwamba’s legitimacy—upheld by the courts—the Registrar deliberately accepted Muyoba’s false claims,” he stated.

He warned that this decision was in contempt of court and undermined Zambia’s legal framework.

“It is crucial for government institutions to verify information. Accepting falsehoods is not only unlawful but amounts to aiding and abetting illegality,” he said.

Malawo cautioned that such actions could erode the rule of law, allowing misinformation to reshape Zambia’s political history.

“Zambia’s history is at risk of being manipulated by unscrupulous individuals who lack morality. We cannot allow the nation to be managed by those who thrive on deceit,” he said.

He urged the Registrar of Societies to uphold integrity and truth in handling political party affairs.

UNIP remains embroiled in leadership wrangles, with rival factions claiming control of the former ruling party.

WARNING! All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express permission from ZAMBIA MONITOR.