United Democratic Front (UDF) President Atupele Austin Muluzi has fired Lilian Patel as leader of the party in the National Assembly.

This has been confirmed in a statement signed by UDF Acting Publicity Secretary Yusuf Mwawa made available to this publication.

According to the statement, Patel has been replaced by Honorable Nedson Poya.

Poya will be deputized by Ismail Mkumba

See the MEMO below;

NOTICE 8th September 2020
TO ALL :NEC Members
:All Members of UDF
We refer to our earlier announcement of 23rd August regarding appointments in the National Assembly from the Secretary General of UDF.
The President has made the following appointments:
UDF LEADER IN PARLIAMENT:
HON Nedson Poya
DEPUTY LEADER IN PARLIAMENT:
HON
Ismail Rizzq Mkumba

UDF CHIEF WHIP :
HON Rhodrick Khumbanyiwa
DEPUTY CHIEF WHIP:
HON Grand Ndecha
COMMISSIONER:
Hon Esther Jailoss Jolobala
This notice supersedes all earlier announcements.
Regards,
Yusuf Mwawa
Acting Publicity Secretary