Political analyst Alex Ngoma says Zambia’s current political challenges within the opposition stem more from a leadership deficit than from a lack of workable solutions.
In an interview with Flava News, Dr. Ngoma said the country is at a critical juncture that requires decisive, principled leadership capable of providing clear national direction.
He observed that effective leadership demands confronting challenges directly rather than avoiding them, stressing that national problems can only be resolved through honest engagement and accountability.
According to Dr. Ngoma, there is growing public demand across the country for a united opposition, reflecting citizens’ desire for credible, focused, and responsible leadership. However, he noted that persistent divisions within opposition political formations point to deeper weaknesses in leadership quality.
Dr. Ngoma said the core problem is not the absence of issues or ideas but leadership itself, adding that leaders exist to solve problems and address national concerns. He argued that current developments suggest a failure by opposition leaders to rise to that responsibility.
He further stated that continued fragmentation within opposition alliances sends a strong signal about the calibre of leadership on offer, urging political leaders to place national interest above personal or factional considerations.
