LUNGU DEFIES CONSTITUTIONAL COURT RULING, VOWS TO RUN FOR PRESIDENCY IN 2026
Despite the Constitutional Court’s ruling that he’s ineligible to contest future elections, former President Edgar Lungu insists he’s the Tonse Alliance’s presidential candidate for the 2026 general elections. Lungu, who lost power to Hakainde Hichilema in 2021, appears determined to return to the top job, even in the face of adversity.
In a surprising twist, Lungu recently unveiled his “Plan B,” a mysterious route to State House that he’s kept under wraps. Speculation has been rife that he’s endorsed certain candidates for the 2026 elections, following meetings with opposition leaders. However, in a Christmas message on his Facebook page, Lungu clarified that he hasn’t endorsed anyone, affirming that he’s the Tonse Alliance’s sole presidential candidate.
“Don’t be mistaken nor misled by anyone that I have endorsed anyone as 2026 presidential candidate anywhere. Moreover, Tonse Alliance has not endorsed anyone as 2026 presidential candidate apart from myself!” Lungu stated.
Lungu further emphasized, “To our PF and Tonse Alliance members as well as all our supporters at home and abroad, I would like to encourage you to remain strong politically. Let us focus on Plan B because Plan B is the only hope and alternative for Zambians.”
Lungu’s defiance has sparked intense debate, with many questioning the legality of his candidacy. The Tonse Alliance has already endorsed him as their presidential candidate, despite the Constitutional Court’s ruling. As Zambia prepares for the 2026 elections, the political atmosphere is poised to gain momentum, with the United Party for National Development (UPND) seeking a fresh mandate.
With tensions running high, it remains to be seen how Lungu’s candidacy will unfold and what implications it will have for Zambia’s political landscape.
K.
There is no room for lawlessness in Zambia. We have only one way of changing government – through the ballot, constitutionally. Not through plan A, B, C or Z.
The fate of our country does not hinge on the fate of one man. If Tonse are not careful, they will have no presidential candidate for 2026. However, plan C is for them to contest on their individual party ticket.
True Bro’
I am wondering is this the Lungu they want to be a Statesman?
2026 FORWARD WITH HH7 mpaka 20 sate 1 and beyond.
Unless the ballot papers printing machine is for his uncle.
Let’s him dream come 2026 Tonse Alliance will have no Presidential Candidate.
2026 Forward paka 20 sate 1 and beyond.
Even if the ballot printing press was in his uncle’s backyard, the validating date stamp is at ECZ.
Who is going to accept his papers for nomination? I believe ECZ will not.
Elections are conducted by the ECZ who knows what the law says,we will wait and see how powerful is Edgar lungu to force himself on the ballot minus the concern of Zambia police, Zambia army and the entire membership of the country
If a person as at now hasn’t got even a hint to bite, suppose it’s during his tenure of office was rude out by the constitution court that 2021 you are illegible to stand, with the threats and powers he had before, were judges going to be spared?
ECL is a lawbreaker. He needs best counselors who can look into his eyes directly without feel shy of him
But I tend to wonder how a man who was the President of Zambia for seven years can behave like some of us who are from the gettto or street but even in getto or street we know that once the court of law have pronounced itself on a case in their jurisdiction it is done that is law unless their is an appeal and even so respecting the law is paramount because one can end up being squeezed harshly by the same law if it us nit respected. If Lungu who was the head of both the executive, legislature and judiciary can blindly and reckless play with the law, it will definitely change it’s position and hammer him again; Nowonder we failed in many areas as a Country in his seven years of rule, it is because of this kind of behaviour and visionless type of leadership. Lungu is a failurer and thug.
Law was made for law breakers and soon someone will join the likes of bulldozer unless otherwise we are here.
Secondly, may be his plan b which is also associated with witchcraft; i am just imagining that may be he wants to use his thugs the blood cadres, gassers and money thirst groups to bring confusion during nominations in 2026 so that once they go on the streets his thinking is that may be the current government will become soft and allow a failed 6th President to bring his dirt hands close to authority. This with our prayers to the Most
High God will crumble and brought to the light before his snake like eyes. Lungu takateke futi calipwa.
If a person as at now hasn’t got even a hint to bite can continue his arrogance with the court, suppose it’s during his tenure of office was rude out by the constitution court that 2021 you are illegible to stand, with the threats and powers he had before, were judges going to be spared?
ECL is a lawbreaker. He needs best counselors who can look into his eyes directly without feel shy of him
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I wonder why people would want to believe the insinuation by this writer. This is stupidity by the writer and the above bloggers. Being a praise singer shouldn’t deprive oxygen from reaching the frontal lobe of your brain. THINK IDIOTS THINK!
Your brain stops thinking immediately you start calling others idiots just because they have a different opinion from yours.
Why are you honouring him with a brain when he doesn’t have one? And what use will a brain be to him, any way?
If a blind man say I will beat you, it means he depends on something serious under his feet against u. ECL has that. It will take HH to quickly uncover it to stop him.
The bottom line is that ECL is not eligible to contest elections in Zambia and there is no plan B that will make him legible to be on the ballot.
Wishing Mr Edgar Chagwa Lungu a quiet 2025 and a prison-free 2026. BOMA ni BOMA!
Is it not a crime to profess to break the law or does it only become a crime if l actually do so, a lot of proceeds of crime have been recovered from many people, how will normal Zambians feel if this is reversed. To abnormal Zambians, it is time to start thinking though your support of wrong things
Either this man isn’t well or he has a hatched plan to either DISTABILIZE this country or otherwise.
This pronouncement by itself is contempt of court and the law must take it’s course.
Watch the people he is conversing with and watch Mnagagwa who is labouring his henchmen.
ECL is simply sulking and badly so. Even those henchmen around him know this very well. That’s why Mundubile would go out to the media and declare himself ready to take the Tonse alliance presidential candidacy. Mr Kabimba rightly and aptly described the plan B as simply sitting and crying.