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Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Commissioner, McDonald Chipenzi, has become an unexpected social media sensation after humorously using the phrase “Noto Noto” instead of “number zero” while announcing presidential election results, triggering laughter among stakeholders and a flood of amused reactions from netizens who said the comic slip provided much-needed relief during the tense vote tallying process.
ECZ commissioners have been taking turns announcing batches of presidential results from constituencies across the country.
Within minutes, clips of the moment spread across Facebook, with thousands of users describing the commissioner as the unexpected comedian of the election results announcement.
Andrew Mwaila II wrote: “Commissioner McDonald Chipenzi. This man has been my favorite since the times of NGOs president,” while Lu Cky simply commented, “Heaven is the goal.”
Namoonga Hichibulo remarked that Mr Chipenzi had made people laugh, prompting another user, Milton Hams, to jokingly respond with the word “salt.”
Saravian Temwani’s Mum praised the commissioner, saying: “He has a great sense of humor,” while Elizabeth Cload wrote: “This one is a comedian. I laughed so loud and everyone in the house asked me why I laughed so loudly.”
Cynthia Chikwasha joked that the commissioner was “overexcited,” as Boma Nchimunya Ni Mwaaka said people needed such moments during the tense election period, adding that “laughing is good medicine.”
Inonge Kaps said the humorous remark had “made my day,” while Nël Dëë jokingly suggested someone should “buy a drink for this person.” Gracious Chibale joined in with the now-viral phrase, writing, “Nimpempako k2. Me noto noto.”
Faith Mumba Kasongo commented that Mr Chipenzi was “having too much fun,” while Gift Mofya joked that he had “always wanted to do this.” Prisca Shanzi Kanyama added that the commissioner was simply “having a good day at work.”
Other users continued to poke fun at the now-famous phrase. Idah Tembo asked: “But what was he even trying to say sure?” Mudenda M. Mudenda described Mr Chipenzi as “just a comedian,” while Hazel Mwelwa joked: “He wanted to close his mouth… it was too late.”
Musowoya Weston suggested the way the commissioner said “zero” was intentional, while Rocter Machona said that amid the pressure of waiting for election results, “at least he made us laugh.” Josias Mumba agreed, saying, “You can say that again.”
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