“I will deliver an issue-based, non-violent campaign,” says David Banda Rossi
David Banda Rossi
April 25, 2026 – Lusaka
An aspiring parliamentary candidate for Chilanga South Constituency under the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND), David Banda Rossi has pledged to run a clean, issue-based campaign anchored on unity, development, and respect for democratic values.
Reacting to the commissioning and handover of two community projects, namely Tubalange Police Post and Makeni GRZ Clinic Lab, Rossi paid tribute to the outgoing area leadership, acknowledging their contributions to local development.
“Love him or hate him, let us give gratitude where it’s due,” Rossi said, expressing “sincere heartfelt gratitude” to the current Chilanga Member of Parliament, Sipho Hlazo and the Chilanga leadership for laying a strong development foundation.
Rossi emphasized continuity and improvement, stating that when given the mandate, he will “continue where they left and improve on them,” while also initiating new community based projects, particularly in Chilanga South.
Highlighting his campaign approach, Rossi declared: “I pledge an issue-based, non-violent, non-tribal, non-segregatory, non-sexist, non-defamatory, non-corrupt and non-confrontational campaign.”
He further stressed his loyalty to the party, committing to support whichever candidate the UPND adopts if he is not selected.
“My mandate is to mobilize for the UPND party and the President and help deliver a landslide victory,” he said.
Positioning himself as a grassroots servant, Rossi described himself as “a simple person exercising his constitutional right to participate in the governance of this country,” adding that his ambition is driven by a calling “to serve the people.”
He also cited his long-standing contributions to community development, including the construction of Villa Lucia Police Post and Kris Katumba Clinic in the 90s, as evidence of his unmeasurable commitment to improving livelihoods of his community.
These two projects especially have in the last year’s been a great help to the community who use to move long distances to get to a police post or clinic.
Rossi declared: “If adoption is also based on ‘Sonta epo wa bomba,’ then I will sonta!”
His remarks signal the early tone of what is shaping up to be a competitive race in Chilanga South, with a focus on development continuity , grassroots engagement, and party unity.
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