HH HAILS VOTERS AFTER HISTORIC 2026 ELECTION VICTORY
….President-elect promises inclusive development and unity across all 116 districts after defeating NRPUP’s Brian Mundubile at the polls
By DAVID KANDUZA
PRESIDENT-ELECT Hakainde Hichilema has expressed deep gratitude to the people of Zambia following his victory in the 2026 general elections, where he was officially declared the winner by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ).
Mr Hichilema secured his mandate after defeating his closest rival, Brian Mundubile, the leader of the NRPUP.
“We are truly humbled by the trust you have placed in our hands, to hold our nation’s highest office and to be your servant, once more,” Mr Hichilema stated in a message shared on his official Facebook page.
The President-elect praised the peaceful conduct of the citizenry, noting that the election demonstrated Zambia’s strong democratic credentials to the international community.
He described Zambia as a nation of peace, law and order that resolves its political differences strictly through the ballot box.
Reflecting on his nationwide campaign tour, Mr Hichilema noted that his visits to all 116 districts—spanning cities, townships, villages and farms—provided him with first-hand insight into the challenges facing Zambians.
He pledged to collaborate closely with citizens to address these issues.
Addressing voters who supported his opponents, the President-elect offered reassurances of an inclusive governance approach
He affirmed that his administration would continue working for all citizens to ensure that every Zambian benefits from national development.
“As we return to work as your servant, we carry with us the memories of the children we met throughout the campaign, and we commit to building a better Zambia for all of you to inherit,” he added.
Mr Hichilema concluded by urging the nation to unite and focus on economic progress, emphasizing the national motto of ‘One Zambia, One Nation, One People’ as the country transitions from a hard-fought campaign to a period of development.
Amen and Amen. Congrats Mr. President. You truly deserve the second term. My only hope is that you will be ruthless with the PF thugs who were hell bent to burn the country to ashes if they lost. No olive branch anymore. Start with Mundubile, Makebi, Binwell Mpundu, Tasila Lungu, the mother Esther, Lilian Mutambo, JJ Banda, Emmanuel Mwamba etc etc and all those kids on social media who really were so disrespectful to your leadership. They need to be all brought to book. Noti atishani shani. Be ruthless this time. We need to learn to be accountable for our actions.