OPPOSITION’S PLANE-CRASH ASSASSINATION CLAIMS ARE MALICIOUS FABRICATIONS
PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
Issued by: Njenje Chizu, Press Aide, Office of the Vice President, Republic of Zambia
The Office of the Vice President wishes to strongly condemn the growing trend of falsehoods being circulated by certain individuals, particularly those aligned with opposition political groupings, who are relentlessly attempting to manufacture a narrative of discord between His Excellency, President Hakainde Hichilema, and Her Honour the Vice President, Dr. W.K. Mutale‑Nalumango.
In their latest act of desperation, these individuals have fabricated claims suggesting that the Vice President was nearly involved in an “arranged plane clash” intended to harm the Vice President. Such reckless propaganda is not only baseless but also poses a direct threat to national peace and security.
Zambia must reject and denounce any agenda-however subtle or sensational that seeks to sow division between the Head of State and the Vice President. These schemes are dangerous, irresponsible, and must be condemned by all well‑meaning citizens.
As Press Aide, I have accompanied the Vice President from the very beginning of her ongoing tour of duty assessing the impact of floods in Northern, Eastern, and Luapula Provinces. At no point has there been any attempt on her life, nor has any aircraft in her entourage experienced or come close to experiencing an accident.
The Office of the Vice President therefore issues a stern warning: individuals who continue to parade lies for political gain are in serious conflict with the law. The dissemination of such fabrications, especially those touching on matters of national security will not be tolerated.
We further call upon the Zambia Police Service and all relevant law‑enforcement agencies to trace and take appropriate action against persons using social media platforms to propagate these dangerous falsehoods.
End of Release
Njenje Chizu
Press Aide-Office of the Vice President, Republic of Zambia.