By Paul Nyathi|Former Zanu PF central committee member, Daniel Shumba has launched yet another new political party.

Shumba’s new project, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) was launched at a low key event held in Chitungwiza on Saturday.

Shumba was dismissed from ZANU last year when he was suspected of having links with the G40 faction.

Addressing the handful of supporters who turned up at the launch,
Shumba said the media has always erroneously attempted to associate his party with the New Patriotic Front.

“For the record and in fact, the UDA and it’s President Daniel Shumba are not associated with nor are we a partner or in alliance with the said New Patriotic Front,” he said.

Shumba said the future requires responding to God’s call and taking up a mandate that is clear, informed and unlocks positive values for Zimbabwe’s greater good.

“Vengeance, entitlement, and exclusivity in whatever package is not acceptable and will not drive the emancipation of our nation,” he said.

“The nation requires a leadership that is ready to truly deal with the broader economic challenges, repeal of repressive and unconstitutional laws, effectively combat corruption in a non-partisan manner. People want equal access to opportunities and to thrive.”

Shumba’s party joins the other over 120 opposition parties gearing to contest elections later this year.