ECZ revokes Binwell Mpundu’s accreditation to National Results Centre, citing public safety and security concerns.

THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has revoked the accreditation of Binwell Mpundu to access the National Results Centre, citing public safety and security concerns. Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the decision took effect immediately pursuant to Section 77(6) of the Electoral Process Act and Paragraph 11(1)(c) of the Electoral Code of Conduct. The

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THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has revoked the accreditation of Binwell Mpundu to access the National Results Centre, citing public safety and security concerns.

Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro said the decision took effect immediately pursuant to Section 77(6) of the Electoral Process Act and Paragraph 11(1)(c) of the Electoral Code of Conduct.

The revocation follows a video attributed to Mpundu circulating on social media in which he is alleged to have said he was ready to kill during this week’s election.

“The Commission considers statements of this nature a serious concern as they have the potential to incite violence, create public unrest and undermine the peaceful conduct of the electoral process,” Kasaro said.

The commission had accredited Mpundu following his nomination by the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity on July 30, 2026. The nomination was submitted by the party’s secretary general.

The commission reminded all electoral stakeholders to remain peaceful and follow the law. It cautioned stakeholders against making statements or threats or engaging in conduct that may incite violence, cause public unrest or compromise public safety and security.

“The Commission will not hesitate to take appropriate action, within the law, against any accredited person whose conduct threatens the integrity, security or peaceful conduct of the electoral process,” Kasaro said.

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