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FORWARD WITH UNITY

President Hakainde Hichilema said Zambia faced a defining electoral choice between continuing national recovery or returning to economic decline as he prepared to file his presidential nomination papers.

In a national message ahead of his nomination at Mulungushi International Conference Centre, Hichilema said his administration inherited an empty treasury, struggling schools, silent mines and weakened institutions in 2021, but had since restored economic stability, expanded free education, increased Constituency Development Fund allocations and recruited thousands of health workers.

He called for peaceful campaigns and national unity during the election period.

SYLVIA MASEBO SUCCESSFULLY FILES NOMINATIONS FOR CHONGWE MP RACE UNDER UPND

Sylvia Masebo has successfully filed her nominations under UPND as the party’s candidate for Member of Parliament for Chongwe, marking an important step ahead of the elections.

The development has been welcomed by many supporters in Chongwe, who expressed gratitude to Hakainde Hichilema for the confidence and support shown to the people of Chongwe through the adoption of Sylvia Masebo.

Supporters said the decision reflects love and commitment towards the people of Chongwe and pledged their support as the campaign period begins.

‘ARREST THEM!’

President Hakainde Hichilema has ordered swift action against perpetrators of electoral violence following disturbances during nomination filings.

The Head of State said individuals attempting to block lawful filing of nominations were violating the rule of law and warned that Government would act firmly against political violence and disorder.

Information and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana also warned that anybody engaging in violence would face the full force of the law without protection from political parties or Government.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

MEDIA STATEMENT BY GARY NKOMBO
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE – MAZABUKA CENTRAL CONSTITUENCY

20 May 2026

I wish to strongly condemn the acts of violence and intimidation that I was subjected to today while filing my nomination papers as an independent candidate for the Mazabuka Central Constituency.

What should have been a peaceful and democratic process was unfortunately marred by acts of aggression from individuals determined to undermine the constitutional rights of citizens to freely participate in the democratic process. Such conduct has no place in our democracy and threatens the peace and unity that the people of Mazabuka and Zambia at large deserve.

I wish to call upon all political players, supporters, and stakeholders to exercise restraint, uphold the rule of law, and respect democratic freedoms regardless of political affiliation. Elections must never become a source of violence, fear, or division among our people.

I further call upon the Zambia Police Service to act professionally, impartially, and decisively in investigating this matter and ensuring that all perpetrators are brought to book. The people of Mazabuka Central deserve assurance that law and order will prevail and that every candidate can campaign freely and safely without intimidation.

As an independent candidate, I remain committed to peaceful engagement, issue-based politics, and serving the interests of the people of Mazabuka Central with dignity, integrity, and respect for democratic values.

I urge my supporters to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding during this period.

May peace, justice, and democracy prevail.

Issued by:
Gary Nkombo
Independent Candidate
Mazabuka Central Constituency