SEER 1 – Should Stop Acts of Political Terrorism Now
By Professor Namukolo Miyanda, Pan-Africanist and Governance Expert
30th July, 2026
Fourteen days before Zambia votes, the country must confront a dangerous pattern: the mixing of politics with threats, intimidation, and foreign interference. But President Hakainde Hichilema and UPND campaign central command team which includes disgraced self proclaimed prophet Seer 1 are all panicking and failing to re-align their ealier planned strategies except to express intent to commit awful crimes.
A leaked audio recording now circulating online features a man identified as Nigerian national Andrew Ejimadu, popularly known as Seer1. In the recording, the self-proclaimed prophet and spiritualist is heard discussing political pressure ahead of the 13th August elections. He is also heard referencing plans of violence targeting opposition leaders, specifically Tonse Pianodzi Alliance presidential candidate Brian Mundubile and his running mate Makebi Zulu. In the same audio, Seer1 claims involvement in Zambia’s 2021 political transition and asserts direct communication with the outgoing administration, describing himself as having been given authority to act as a “devil’s advocate.”
These remarks, if authentic, raise urgent serious questions about national security, sovereignty, and the integrity of Zambia’s democratic process. Arguably no election can be free when political actors and their supporters are subjected to threats of violence.
Reports from across the country indicate that campaign teams, personnel, and property linked to the NRPUP and Tonse-Pamodzi Alliance have suffered repeated attacks in recent months. These incidents have been described publicly as acts of political terrorism. When such attacks coincide with audio that appears to advocate the use of armed groups and stones against political opponents, the state has a duty to investigate swiftly and transparently.
It is both shameful and unacceptable for any foreign national to assume the role of political strategist in Zambia, let alone to discuss harm against Zambian citizens contesting public office. Zambia’s laws and its standing in the region are built on peaceful political competition. Allowing external actors to influence, fund, or direct political violence undermines that foundation. UPND is proudly supporting these acts.
Given the gravity of the content, Zambia’s security agencies and Interpol must treat the matter with urgency. The Nigerian High Commission should also be engaged to verify the identity, activities, and immigration status of the individual in the recording, and to determine appropriate legal steps, including possible extradition to face charges in line with Zambian laws.
This moment also demands reflection on governance and public welfare. However, the UPND administration has been sleeping on this critical aspect. Over the last four years, citizens have raised concerns about rising corruption, the externalization of public resources, record electricity load-shedding that at times left ZESCO supplying only a few hours of power per day, and severe food insecurity. Reports indicate mealie-meal prices rose from K120 to K420, placing basic food out of reach for millions. There are also documented cases of citizens suffering from hunger and from consuming contaminated mealie-meal with aflatoxins. Add to this concerns of nepotism and uneven recruitment in the civil service, and the picture is one of a population under strain.
Leadership requires accountability and the UPND administration is ignoring this. The outgoing UPND administration must address the public directly: clarify its position on the remarks by the Nigerian national, outline measures to protect all candidates and voters, and reaffirm that state institutions will remain neutral and professional during the election period.
Zambia’s strength has always been its people’s commitment to peace. We cannot allow threats, imported tactics, or violence to replace debate and the ballot.
The demand to the state is clear: stop all acts of political terrorism. Investigate, prosecute where there is evidence, and protect every Zambian’s right to campaign, assemble, and vote without fear.
On 13th August 2026, let the decision rest with the people not with intimidation, not with foreign interference, and not with violence.