29/08/2026
TONSE ALLIANCE CHALLENGES POLICE TO NAME INDIVIDUALS BEHIND PLANNED DISRUPTIONS
By Josphat Mbewe
The Tonse Alliance has challenged Inspector General of Police, Graphel Musamba to publicly identify individuals or groupings he claims are planning to disrupt activities in the country, arguing that citizens should not be subjected to restrictions based on unsubstantiated security warnings.
Alliance Deputy Spokesperson Anthony Chibuye says the police should conduct themselves professionally and provide the public with clear information whenever there are credible security threats.
Mr. Chibuye has also questioned the security threats cited in the recent closure of court premises in areas such as Shangombo and Serenje, asking what specific risks had been identified in those areas and elsewhere compared to townships where citizens have reportedly experienced attacks.
He has maintained that citizens should be given an opportunity to express their concerns and grievances peacefully, while respecting the law and ensuring that such views are communicated through lawful channels.
Mr. Chibuye says the events surrounding the elections, before, during and after the polls, left deep scars on the country, noting that there is need to rebuild public confidence and ensure that citizens feel safe and protected, while maintaining a constructive relationship between the public and security agencies.
The Inspector General of Police yesterday warned individuals and groups against mobilizing members of the public to participate in unlawful processions and protests across the country, including during the inauguration ceremony scheduled for Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
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