Mundubile Demands Kangwa Withdraw Militia Allegations, Appeals for Calm

Opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has called on Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa to immediately withdraw allegations linking senior members of his party, the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP), to a foreign militia and illegal…

Opposition presidential candidate Brian Mundubile has called on Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa to immediately withdraw allegations linking senior members of his party, the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP), to a foreign militia and illegal military training camps.

In a statement issued to the nation, Mundubile categorically rejected the claims, saying NRPUP has no militia, does not support violence and does not support any attempt to overthrow Zambia’s constitutional order.

“These are grave allegations with serious consequences for those named and for our country as a whole,” Mundubile said, insisting that anyone accused of breaking the law should face due process rather than political allegation.

“Political allegations must never be allowed to become a substitute for evidence,” he added.
Mundubile said his party stood for peace and would never support violence, intimidation, destruction of property or persecution of Zambians over how they voted, but stressed that “peace must never mean silence.”

He said the 2026 general election had raised serious concerns that must be addressed openly, transparently and within the law, calling for complaints to be heard, discrepancies investigated and errors corrected.

“LET THE WILL OF THE ZAMBIAN PEOPLE BE RESPECTED,” he said.
Appealing directly to supporters, Mundubile urged Zambians to remain calm, avoid retaliation, and refrain from attacking those who voted differently or destroying property. He specifically appealed to young people not to allow themselves to be used by politicians, “including myself,” to harm fellow citizens.

Mundubile called for national unity across regions including Kasama, Livingstone, Mongu, Chipata and Solwezi, urging Zambians to reject tribalism, hatred and political violence.
He also appealed to the Police and the Electoral Commission of Zambia to serve the Zambian people impartially, “without fear or favour,” stating that public institutions belong to citizens and not to political parties.

Mundubile said his party would pursue truth and justice through lawful and constitutional means, closing with the appeal: “Remain calm. Remain vigilant. Remain Zambian.”

Note: Government has alleged that individuals detained alongside Mundubile associates were linked to an illegal militia camp. This report presents Mundubile’s response; the underlying allegations remain unverified and contested.