ZP REFUTES EMMANUEL MWAMBA’S CLAIMS OF POLITICAL PERSECUTION, AS MWAMBA LABELS STATEMENT “RIDICULOUS”

ZP REFUTES EMMANUEL MWAMBA’S CLAIMS OF POLITICAL PERSECUTION, AS MWAMBA LABELS STATEMENT “RIDICULOUS”

Zambia Police Service has dismissed allegations by Patriotic Front (PF) Presidential hopeful and former Ambassador to Ethiopia, Emmanuel Mwamba, who claims that law enforcement threats against him are politically motivated and aimed at forcing him into exile.

In a statement issued by Police Public Relations Officer Rae Hamoonga, the police emphasized that their operations are governed by the law and are not influenced by political interests.

“The Zambia Police Service operates within the framework of the law and has a constitutional mandate to arrest and prosecute any individual who commits an offense, regardless of their political affiliation or status in society. Any person who contravenes these laws will be subjected to due legal process,” Hamoonga said.

The police spokesperson described Mwamba’s assertions as a calculated attempt to manipulate police responses to bolster his alleged efforts to seek political asylum in the United States.

“It is misleading and deceptive for Mr. Mwamba to create an impression that law enforcement actions are politically motivated. The Zambia Police remains professional and impartial in executing its duties and will not be drawn into political theatrics aimed at undermining the rule of law,” Hamoonga added, urging the public to disregard false narratives.

Meanwhile Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba Responds “Determined to Return Despite Threats”.

In a statement on his Facebook page, monitored by Spice FM, Mwamba refuted the police’s claims, labeling their statement as a “ridiculous” response to his submission to the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights, where he alleged assault, torture, and malicious prosecution by the Zambia Police.

“The Zambia Police’s assertion that I intend to seek asylum in the United States is baseless. Their threats and harassment only cement such a cause,” Mwamba said.

He further accused the police of ignoring public death threats made against him by some senior members of the UPND and described the government’s actions as an attempt to eliminate him politically ahead of the 2026 general elections.

“So it is clear that it is, in fact, the State and its agents’ intention to remove me from the political scene, either by taking my life away, subjecting me to more arrests on oppressive charges, or by forcing me into exile,” Mwamba asserted.

Despite the alleged threats, Mwamba maintained that he is determined to return to Zambia as scheduled.

“I have been in the United States for official duties. I will return home despite the threats of arrest and the threats on my life,” he stated.

“I’ve demonstrated that since I joined politics in 2022, I’m determined to be part of the process to cause positive development change in my country”.

Mwamba stating that “To this effect, I even paid K200,000 ($10,000) in nomination fees to participate in the Patriotic Front primary elections to pick a presidential candidate”.  Mwamba has further claimed ongoing harassment since joining politics in 2022.

The Zambia Police reiterated their commitment to upholding law and order without fear or favor, stating that any allegations of political persecution are unfounded.