FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
PRESS STATEMENT ON THE RETIREMENT OF HON. MICHAEL MABENGA, NATIONAL CHAIRMAN OF MMD BY DR. NEVERS S. MUMBA MMD PARTY PRESIDENT
This is to confirm that Hon. Michael Mabenga, National Chairman of the MMD has retired from active politics and consequently stepped down as Chairman of the Party. The intention to step down from Chairmanship of the Party was made known by the Chairman more than six months ago. Hon. Mabenga had however decided that he would continue to serve until the new President had been elected and settled in his new office.
Hon. Mabenga continues to be held in the highest esteem to us the MMD and shall consult him on National matters from time to time.
We wish to take this opportunity to express our deepest gratitude to Hon. Mabenga for his selfless service to the Party.
Our prayers are with him and his family as he takes on other responsibilities.
On behalf of the leadership and entire membership of the Party – we say THANK YOU
14th September, 2012