07/08/2026
LISWANISO URGES OPPOSITION TO ACCEPT 2026 ELECTION OUTCOME AND CONDEMNS GUN CULTURE
By: Evelyn Ngoma
The United Party for National Development (UPND) National Youth Chairman, Gilbert Liswaniso, has urged opposition parties to accept that President Hakainde Hichilema will win the 2026 elections, stating that the party has done its work in all the provinces across the country.
Speaking during a press briefing in Kitwe, Mr. Liswaniso stated that President Hichilema will be re-elected as he continues to fix the country’s economy. He urged opposition political parties to focus their minds on 2041, stating that 2026 is for the UPND government.
Mr. Liswaniso said that no one will be allowed to overrun any polling stations.
He warned UPND cadres against engaging in violent activities and urged the opposition to desist from provoking the party, as it is capable of defending itself. He cited violent incidents that occurred in Lwampa, Western Province, alleging that the opposition wore UPND regalia to attack themselves.
He said what happened in Lwampa exposed the fact that members of the Tonse Alliance are moving with weapons such as guns.
Mr. Liswaniso stressed that the incident in Western Province could be repeated during the elections, and urged the opposition Tonse Alliance to abandon the culture of gun violence.
He stated that the opposition is seeking public sympathy by shifting blame for what happened in Western Province onto the UPND.
He added that the country will not return to violent activities, as President Hichilema has made it clear to all citizens and party members that they must maintain peace.
Mr. Liswaniso appealed to the relevant authorities to arrest the security team of Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu.
He called upon the church and citizens to promote peace and unity ahead of the August 13th, 2026 elections.
