MEDIA STATEMENT BY GARY NKOMBO
INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE – MAZABUKA CENTRAL CONSTITUENCY
20 May 2026
I wish to strongly condemn the acts of vio•lence and intimidation that I was subjected to today while filing my nomination papers as an independent candidate for the Mazabuka Central Constituency.
What should have been a peaceful and democratic process was unfortunately marred by acts of aggression from individuals determined to undermine the constitutional rights of citizens to freely participate in the democratic process. Such conduct has no place in our democracy and threatens the peace and unity that the people of Mazabuka and Zambia at large deserve.
I wish to call upon all political players, supporters, and stakeholders to exercise restraint, uphold the rule of law, and respect democratic freedoms regardless of political affiliation. Elections must never become a source of violence, fear, or division among our people
I further call upon the Zambia Police Service to act professionally, impartially, and decisively in investigating this matter and ensuring that all perpetrators are brought to book. The people of Mazabuka Central deserve assurance that law and order will prevail and that every candidate can campaign freely and safely without intimidation.
As an independent candidate, I remain committed to peaceful engagement, issue-based politics, and serving the interests of the people of Mazabuka Central with dignity, integrity, and respect for democratic values.
I urge my supporters to remain calm, peaceful, and law-abiding during this period.
May peace, justice, and democracy prevail.
Issued by:
Gary Nkombo
Independent Candidate
Mazabuka Central Constituency