TRADITIONAL LEADERS UNITE AGAINST TRIBALISM AHEAD OF ZAMBIA’S 2026 ELECTIONS
Zambian traditional leaders have taken a firm stand against tribalism and hate speech as the nation prepares for next year’s tripartite elections, demonstrating remarkable unity in their commitment to national cohesion.
During a special meeting convened by President Hakainde Hichilema in Lusaka yesterday, House of Chiefs chairperson Chief Choongo delivered a powerful message on behalf of traditional leaders nationwide, categorically rejecting divisive rhetoric in the strongest possible terms.
“We would like to continue enjoying this peace, we would like to continue enjoying this trajectory in terms of national development that you have put forward,” Chief Choongo told the President, emphasising the collective responsibility to maintain stability.
President Hichilema reinforced this message by affirming that no ethnic group has superior claim to Zambia, stressing the fundamental equality of all citizens regardless of their tribal background. This declaration underscores the government’s commitment to inclusive governance.
The traditional leaders emphasised that promoting peace and unity remains cardinal to their leadership philosophy, describing these values as impossible to overemphasise. Chief Choongo highlighted the direct correlation between sustained peace and national development, noting that the country’s current peaceful trajectory must be preserved to ensure continued progress.
This unified stance by traditional authorities represents a significant commitment to maintaining Zambia’s democratic stability as the nation approaches what promises to be a crucial electoral period in 2026.
Where is this Paranoia about Tribalism and Hate Speech in the 2026 Presidential and General Elections coming from? Why are we being driven to an Insane Obsession with Tribalism? What is the underlying Motivation for this Useless Drive into a Tribalism Abyss?
We have been having Elections in Zambia for years, and one wonders why Tribalism should now take Center Stage for next year’s Elections.
Unhinged Paranoia about Tribalism again reared its ugly head when an Outrageous Bill was crafted with ‘ Insane ‘ Articles and clauses..The Wisdom of Zambians prevailed and the Bill was thrown out, and is now gathering dust in some Drawers of an Obsessed Tribalism ‘ Maniac ‘ .
Now Chiefs are being paraded to Shout
” One Zambia One Nation” by subjects!
What is causing Divisions in Zambia is not Tribalism. It’s the unhinged Paranoia about Tribalism being exhibited by Mr Hakainde Hichilema..It’s this which , if not controlled ,can be a recipe for Violence before and after Elections.
Let it be made clear , If Mr Hakainde Hichilema loses the Elections next year, it won’t be because of Tribalism, but because the man has failed to convince the Zambians to be given another term.. And not the ‘ am the most hated man ideology ‘ .
If we start beating Tribalism Drums now, Zambia will be plunged into total Chaos if some people lose Elections.
Give me that James Hadley Chase Novel ” The Guilty are Afraid ” , indeed a Master Class of all time , “They are very Afraid” …and let me drink my coffee!
This type of thinking exhibited Justifies this noble act by the traditional leaders. It is about time politicians use their proposals on development to win the voters over. And not this nonsense of where we come from.
Well done to the traditional leaders. Let it be brain power and not trash talking be the standard. We are tired of trash talk and no substance. We want the battle of ideas and not simple minds who want to use tribal fights. Thank God this has been uprooted and will not work any more.