80 Views Dr. Brian Mushimba Presidential Candidate for the Organized People’s Party (OPP) says his party has already started fulfilling some of its election promises even before a single vote for 13 August polls is cast. He says his party promised 4 million jobs once it wins the forthcoming polls, and has already started delivering […]

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Dr. Brian Mushimba Presidential Candidate for the Organized People’s Party (OPP) says his party has already started fulfilling some of its election promises even before a single vote for 13 August polls is cast.

He says his party promised 4 million jobs once it wins the forthcoming polls, and has already started delivering on the pledge.

“We said we will create 4 million jobs in our first term. Well, there is one job already for running mate,” he said following the resignation of his running mate Andyford Banda.

However, the Electoral Commission of Zambia –ECZ- Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro says the law is clear that even where a presidential candidate withdraws, the Commission proceeds with the printing of ballot papers once processes are already underway.

He says ECZ has already begun printing presidential ballot papers, which started today, June 30, 2026.

Meanwhile, OPP recently announced the resignation of its vice president Andyford Banda, in a statement below:

The Organized People’s Party (OPP) wishes to inform the public that Andyford Banda has stepped down as our vice-presidential running mate.

We fully respect his decision, thank him for his dedication to our shared journey, and wish him the very best moving forward.

Following this development, we have officially notified the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) and requested guidance on the next legal steps. The OPP will fully comply with the law and the directives issued by the Commission.

Our party remains united, focused, and deeply committed to providing Zambians with the credible, practical, and principled leadership our country deserves. Our vision and our promises to the people of Zambia stand firm.

We will provide a formal update to the nation as soon as we receive further guidance from the Electoral Commission.

Dr. Brian Mushimba

Presidential Candidate

Organized People’s Party (OPP)