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Police in Lusaka on Tuesday barricaded the Patriotic Front (PF) Secretariat on Panganani Road, anticipating clashes between party factions and possible attacks from political opponents.
This heightened security presence followed an announcement by former President Edgar Lungu, who declared his intention to be on the ballot in the 2026 general elections.
Addressing journalists at the PF Secretariat, Lungu vowed that the recent suspension of three Constitutional Court judges would not stop him from running for the presidency, describing the situation in the judiciary as “saddening.”
Despite this, Lungu said he was determined to contest in 2026, promising to fight his way back to State House through legal means.
“We are going to fight the dictator in State House and save Zambia’s democracy,” Lungu declared, referring to the current president, whom he accused of using police to instill fear among the opposition and ordinary Zambians.
“We shall do it legally and win with the support of the Zambian people in 2026 to restore our country,” he added.
Lungu labeled the Head of State a “dictator,” criticizing what he saw as an abuse of police power to suppress political dissent.
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He reassured civil servants still working within the government not to fear for their jobs, urging them to continue their duties with dedication as “time for change is near.”
The former president also condemned the actions of police officers at his rallies, recalling an incident in Lundazi District, Eastern Province, where his meeting was disrupted.
“Late President Michael Sata taught us not to fear anyone. Those who try to instill fear in others are cowards and will not defeat me in 2026. The power is in the hands of the Zambians, not those in State House,” Lungu stated.
The PF Secretariat remained heavily guarded throughout Tuesday, with police keeping watch over the premises to prevent potential violence as tensions within the PF continue to rise.
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