11/05/2026
*UPPZ WARNS MEDIA TO CHECK FACTS AS ECZ VERIFICATION MIX-UP SPARKS CONFUSION*
United Prosperous And Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) has cautioned media houses to report facts carefully after reports claimed the party did not appear before the Electoral Commission of Zambia, ECZ.
The warning follows an incident in Lusaka where 100 UPPZ members slated for verification at Nakatindi Hall were reportedly redirected to Mulungushi Conference Centre, causing confusion.
UPPZ leader Charles Chanda said the misdirection caused confusion and led some outlets to say the party had failed to appear before ECZ officials. He praised the ECZ for acting quickly to correct the situation.
“The ECZ moved swiftly to sort out the confusion. We commend them for that,” he said.
He also confirmed that UPPZ has now met all the commission’s requirements. Each province needed 100 supporters. The party has successfully gathered 1,000 supporters from all parts of the country.
“We have done what was asked. We are ready,” Mr Chanda said.
Mr Chanda urged calm in the media and in public life. “In an election year, we must report with care and verify facts before broadcasting,” he added.
The opposition leader said his party will continue to work with the ECZ and to verify all entries properly.
The verification process continues as Zambia moves toward elections.
