Alliance for Democracy and Development (Zambia) explained

The Alliance for Democracy and Development (ADD) is a political party in Zambia.

History

The party was established on 14 May 2010 by independent MP Charles Milupi.^{[1] [2]} As he had changed party affiliation, Milupi was required to stand down as an MP,^[3] resulting in a by-election in which he was re-elected.^[4] He was the party's presidential candidate for the 2011 general elections; he finished fourth in a field of ten candidates with 0.9% of the vote. In the elections to the National Assembly the party received 1.2% of the vote, winning a single seat; its candidate Mwambwa Imenda won Milupi's former Luena constituency.

Ahead of the 2021 general election, the ADD was one of the parties that joined the UPND Alliance and Milupi was appointed as the chairperson of the alliance.^{[5] [6]} After the UPND won that election, Charles Milupi was appointed as the Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, making him and his party part of the government.^[7]

Notes and References

1. http://allafrica.com/stories/201005171359.html Milupi resigns parliamentary seat, launches new party
2. Tom Lansford (2014) Political Handbook of the World 2014, CQ Press, p1617
3. Web site: 2010-05-15 . Zambia : Milupi gives up seat, joins ADD . 2024-09-03 . Lusaka Times . en-GB.
4. Web site: 2010-08-06 . Zambia : Milupi wins Luena seat on his party ticket . 2024-09-03 . Lusaka Times . en-GB.
5. Web site: 2021-01-14 . Opposition Alliance considering fielding single candidates for all positions – Milupi . 2024-07-20 . Zambia: News Diggers! . en-GB.
6. Web site: 2021-03-04 . NDC an official UPND Alliance member, insists Milupi . 2024-07-20 . Zambia: News Diggers! . en-GB.
7. Web site: Ministers National Assembly of Zambia . 2024-07-12 . www.parliament.gov.zm.