OPPOSITION LEADERS UNITE AS MUNDUBILE IS FREED ON BOND
The release of Brian Mundubile on police bond has shifted attention beyond the charge itself, placing focus on the rare show of unity that unfolded at the point of his release in Lusaka.
Mundubile, who had been detained after being intercepted at Kenneth Kaunda International Airport, spent a night in police custody before being released on a K50,000 bond. Authorities have charged him with aiding, abetting and counselling to commit hate speech under the Cyber Security and Cyber Crimes Act, with the case linked to alleged activity involving a Facebook page known as “Munyaule Zambia.”
What followed his release, however, carried political weight that extended beyond the legal process. At the centre of that moment was the presence of Given Lubinda, who stood alongside Mundubile as he emerged from custody. The image of the two leaders together drew attention, given the divisions that have characterised the Patriotic Front in recent months.
Other figures had also moved in solidarity. Harry Kalaba had earlier called for Mundubile’s release, questioning the manner in which he had been intercepted and detained. Makebi Zulu was among those who attempted to access him during detention but was denied entry, a development that raised further concern among those following the case.
The gathering of leaders from different factions and alliances marked a moment that many interpreted as a signal of possible convergence within the opposition. In a political environment shaped by fragmentation and competing structures, the presence of these figures at a single point carried significance.
The developments have also drawn attention to broader concerns around the treatment of opposition figures. Recent reporting has pointed to cases involving detentions, travel restrictions and legal action against political actors, raising questions about the space within which opposition activity operates.
Mundubile’s case now proceeds through the courts. At the same time, the moment of his release has left a separate imprint, one defined not by the charge, but by the alignment of figures who stood together as he walked free.
With lifting arms in the air like kids
Anyways, you police made him gain some political points,
He has most support from pf mps and the grassroots
What Opposition?
How can we have Opposition Parties whose main agenda is to fight the incumbent, rather than offer alternative solutions to any problems, and promote National development and Country civilisation?
What an opposition, they only unite when one of them is arrested.
no political weight. opposition must convince how i will benefit if i vote for them Them wanting my vote to go and steal from the government will not inspire me
Playing to the gallery in an effort to drive the ‘ shrinking’ political freedom or space if you like.
You can not expect to go against the law which you helped craft and expect to go Scott free.
The trend of PF individuals who have a tainted past to cause trouble against the law and confusion among citizens and later claim persecution by the state just exposes their feeling of privilege to err and walk free or scheme to escape their troubles in the name of political asylum.
Mundubile most likely knew that he was being sort after for the troubles he called upon himself and most likely knew that his time to answer to the law was around the corner.
He decided he could beat the law enforcement agencies by traveling abroad.
He underrated the net of the arm of the law.
Before he knew it, he was led to a clear reminder that he could not not walk away from the questions the authorities had for him. He needed to come clean and prove that he was not the sponsor of verbally abusive utterances meant to incite the public.
Being the grown man he is, with appearances that resemble a potential Leader and not misleader, he has been put in a place where he can prove his innocence and qualification to the status of future leader.
Apparently, it has become a norm for politicians to believe that public sympathy can win them the highest office in the land, so they do everything possible to get themselves booked in a cell so that Zambians can view them as a potential leader feared and being harassed by the government.
To even involve HH in this procedure between offender and law enforcement by the government wings is being naive.
The police are doing their job according to the law, HH is no where near the space where one went against the law and the consequences that follow their actions.
All that HH said and made clear is that whoever goes against the law is on their own.
To call on the world to see it differently is being as naughty as a child who feels they have the right to commit offenses in their parent’s home and go Scott free.
Positioning themselves to come and loot and benefiting from public resources. This approach will not succeed this time. Go and begin farming.