Proper noun
UNIP
Initialism of United National Independence Party.
From 1972 to 1991 Zambia was a one-party state with the UNIP as the sole legal political party under the motto "One Zambia, One Nation". Source: Internet
However, their attempt to challenge President Kaunda for the Presidency on the UNIP ticket failed as both were prevented and disqualified by the manipulations of President Kaunda, who stood unopposed. Source: Internet
Although not strongly supported in all areas of the country, only UNIP had a nationwide following. Source: Internet
Despite the UNIP boycott, the elections took place peacefully, and five presidential and more than 600 parliamentary candidates from 11 parties participated. Source: Internet
Even though inter-party competition was out of question, the contest for seats within UNIP was energetic. Source: Internet
In 1972 all political parties except UNIP were banned, and this was formalised in a new constitution that was adopted in 1973. Source: Internet