United Liberal Party (Zambia)

Zambia
This article is part of a series on the politics and government of Zambia
Constitution Human rights
Government President Edgar Lungu Vice-President Inonge Wina Cabinet
Legislature National Assembly Speaker: Patrick Matibini Constituencies
Elections General 1964 1968 1973 1978 1983 1988 1991 1996 2001 2006 2011 2016 Referendums 1969 2016 Political parties
Administrative divisions Provinces Districts
Foreign relations Minister of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic missions of Zambia to Zambia Passport Visa requirements
National symbols Flag Anthem
Other countries Atlas

The United Liberal Party (ULP) is a political party in Zambia.

History

The ULP was formed in July 2006 by Sakwiba Sikota after he lost the United Party for National Development leadership contest.^[1] The party did not nominate a presidential candidate for the September 2006 general elections, but it received 2.4% of the vote for the National Assembly, winning three seats.

The party supported the Movement for Multi-Party Democracy's Rupiah Banda in the 2008 presidential by-election and 2011 general elections,^[1] but lost all three seats in the National Assembly in the 2011 elections after receiving just 131 votes.

References