Zambians trembling in fear like people of the Kingdom of Judah, says Archbishop Chama THE Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) says Zambians face a critical choice in the forthcoming elections, warning that the leader they elect could either steer the country towards prosperity or plunge it into turmoil. ZCCB President Archbishop Ignatius Chama has […]

Zambians trembling in fear like people of the Kingdom of Judah, says Archbishop Chama

THE Zambia Conference of Catholic Bishops (ZCCB) says Zambians face a critical choice in the forthcoming elections, warning that the leader they elect could either steer the country towards prosperity or plunge it into turmoil.

ZCCB President Archbishop Ignatius Chama has cautioned that Zambia risks descending into violence if the current situation in the country is allowed to continue.

Delivering his homily, Archbishop Chama said the prevailing atmosphere has left many people, including members of the clergy, living in fear over the nation’s future.

“Looking at what is going on so far, there is a sense of fear in most of us that we are slowly inviting trouble for ourselves.

“The freedoms and liberties that are being taken away from the citizens are creating a foundation that will grow into violence and loss of what we have built as a country,” he said.

He urged Zambians to elect leaders who will uphold the freedoms and liberties of every citizen, regardless of tribe, political affiliation or social standing.

Despite his concerns, Archbishop Chama expressed confidence that God would continue to protect the nation if its people remained steadfast in their faith.

“God will uphold our country, provided we as individuals in our country are willing to believe that God is more than willing to uphold us; that God will stand by us always,” he said.

Referring to the death of 32-year-old Nelson Chikumbi of John Laing, who was allegedly killed after playing a campaign song for opposition leader Brian Mundubile, Archbishop Chama likened the current mood in Zambia to that of the Kingdom of Judah, where people trembled in fear in the face of looming threats.

He further challenged church leaders to remain faithful to their prophetic calling by offering moral guidance to the nation and inspiring hope rooted in God rather than political interests.

© TV Yatu | David Kashiki | July 16, 2026