Why is Dan Pule Behaving this way?
In December 2025, the Lusaka Magistrate Court found Dr. Danny Pule, president of the Christian Democratic Party (CDP), and Tonse Alliance Vice Chairperson with a case to answer regarding charges of seditious practices and expressing tribal remarks.
The details of the ruling and subsequent legal steps include:
Basis of Charges: Dr. Pule is accused of making seditious and tribal statements between May 16 and May 28, 2024. These alleged remarks claimed that President Hakainde Hichilema was promoting regionalism and dividing the country through his government appointments.
Prima Facie Evidence: Magistrate Sylvia Munyinya ruled that the prosecution presented sufficient evidence to establish a prima facie case, necessitating a formal defense.
Defense Strategy: Following the ruling, Dr. Pule’s legal team informed the court that he intends to call 32 witnesses to aid in his defense.
Upcoming Proceedings: His defense trial was scheduled to commence on January 13, 2026.
Recusal Application: Earlier in the trial, Dr. Pule unsuccessfully applied for Magistrate Munyinya to recuse herself, citing perceived bias because she hails from the “Zambezi region” (Southern Province), an area mentioned in the allegedly seditious remarks. The application was rejected on the grounds that the concerns were unfounded.
Dr. Pule previously challenged the constitutionality of Zambia’s colonial-era sedition laws, but this petition was struck off the active cause list by the High Court
IT IS TIME TO EAT, CLAP FOR MY JACKET ALSO WANTS TO BE CALLED INTERNATIONAL LIKE CHABINGA
Be in line or Jail… That’s the Strategy of the
MAN…The Tyrant.
Apostle Dan Pule in the firing line now..
And Chawama is his lifeline. Gift Chawama to the MAN, and jail disappears.
But the Archbishop Dr Alick Banda won’t crack come what may!
He is anchored on the Rock…The Rock of Ages.