Movement for Multi-Party Democracy

The Movement for Multi-party Democracy (MMD) also known as New Hope MMD is a political party in Zambia. Originally formed to oust the previous government, MMD controlled an absolute majority in parliament between 1991 and 2001, when its past leader, Frederick Chiluba was President of Zambia. Its election into power in 1991 ended the 27-year rule of President Kenneth Kaunda and his United National Independence Party (UNIP). It remained the dominant party within Zambian politics until the general elections of September 2011.

Movement for Multi-Party Democracy
AbbreviationMMD
LeaderNevers Mumba
FoundedJuly 1990 (1990-07)
IdeologySocial democracy
Third Way
Progressivism
Reformism
Political positionCentre to centre-left
Colours  Blue
SloganThe Hour for New Hope
National Assembly
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Website
mmdzambia.org
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