By Jones Gadama
There is big fire in UTM as the Concerned UTM Youth have released a powerful open statement declaring that they have completely lost confidence in the Director of Youth (DoY) and that his continued leadership is no longer sustainable.
In the statement dated 12 November 2026, addressed to UTM President Dr Dalitso Kabambe and copied to the UTM Secretary-General, the youth say they are tired of persistent failures in youth representation, inadequate support, lack of strategic direction and failure to promote unity among young members.
According to the statement, the youth wing continues to lack effective coordination, meaningful engagement and leadership that responds to its needs and aspirations.
The youth say the Director of Youth has fallen short of the expectations and responsibilities associated with the office.
Leadership requires commitment, accountability and alignment with the party’s vision, reads the statement in part.
If the current Director no longer shares these values, he should consider stepping aside and allowing others to serve.
In their strong position, the Concerned UTM Youth say they have reached a point where confidence in the current Director of Youth is no longer sustainable. They therefore consider his continued leadership untenable and declare the position vacant from their standpoint.
The youth are now calling upon the party’s national leadership to urgently address this matter and facilitate the appointment or election of new leadership capable of uniting, representing and advancing the interests of UTM youth in accordance with the party’s established procedures.
UTM youth deserve leadership that delivers, represents and inspires. Enough is enough! concludes the statement, signed by Concerned UTM Youth.
All eyes are now on UTM President Dr Dalitso Kabambe. Will he listen to the youth and act, or will he ignore their cry? The youth have spoken, and they have spoken loudly.
