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{{Infobox Political Party Convention
| name             = Patriotic Front 2025 Convention
| full_name        = Patriotic Front Presidential Convention 2025
| party            = Patriotic Front
| dates            = November 2025
| location         = To be determined (TBD)
| purpose          = Election of the Substantive Party President and Presidential Candidate for the 2026 General Elections
| delegates        = To be determined (TBD)
| previous_convention = To be determined (TBD)
| next_convention  = To be determined (TBD)
}}

The '''Patriotic Front (PF) 2025 Presidential Convention''' is an internal electoral event scheduled for November 2025, intended to elect the substantive [[political party|party president]] and identify the party's presidential candidate for the [[2026 General elections]]. The convention is considered a critical political moment for the PF, following the death of former President [[Edgar Lungu]] in June 2025, which necessitated the formalisation of new leadership. The process is being conducted as part of the party's internal democratic mandate.

===Context and Succession===
The need for a substantive party president arose after the death of the former Head of State and PF leader, Edgar Lungu, in June 2025. Prior to the convention, the party's affairs were managed by the acting Patriotic Front President, [[Given Lubinda]]. The electoral process, including the convention, is viewed as essential for unifying the party and establishing a clear platform to compete effectively in the upcoming 2026 general elections. The party aims for a transparent and disciplined electoral process.

===Aspiring Candidates===
Several high-profile members of the Patriotic Front officially filed their nominations to contest the party presidency at the convention. Each aspiring candidate was required to pay a nomination fee of K200,000 and received approval from the party structures to participate in the contest.

Confirmed candidates for the PF presidency include:
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|+ PF Presidential Aspirants for the 2025 Convention
! Candidate Name
! Notable Position / Title
|-
| Hon. Given Lubinda
| Acting PF President
|-
| Hon. Chishimba Kambwili
| Former Minister of Information and Chief Government Spokesperson
|-
| Hon. Brian Mundubile
| Former Leader of the Opposition
|-
| Hon. Greyford Monde
| Former Deputy Minister of Agriculture
|-
| Hon. Makebi Zulu
| Lusaka-based Lawyer and former Provincial Minister
|-
| Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba
| Former Ambassador and PF Chairperson for Information and Publicity
|-
| Hon. Miles Sampa
| Former Matero Member of Parliament
|-
| Dr. Chitalu Chilufya
| Former Minister of Health
|-
| Hon. Mutotwe Kafwaya
| Former Minister of Transport and Communications
|-
| Mr. Willah Joseph Mudolo
| Businessman
|}

The contest is anticipated to be tightly fought, reflecting the internal dynamics and struggle for control over the party's future direction.

===Broader Political Implications===
The outcome of the convention is expected to finalise the party's internal affairs, specifically by establishing its presidential candidate for the 2026 elections.

The '''[[Tonse Alliance]]''', a political coalition that includes the Patriotic Front, has publicly acknowledged and supported the PF's democratic process. The alliance has urged its other constituent members to maintain neutrality throughout the election, stressing the paramount importance of unity regardless of which candidate ultimately emerges as the winner of the PF presidency.

==References==
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==See Also==
* [[Patriotic Front]]
* [[2026 Zambian general elections]]

[[Category:Patriotic Front (Zambia) conventions]]
[[Category:2025 elections in Zambia]]