Chipeta petitions Anti-corruption agency over alleged voter card seizures in Chasefu North

Chasefu North Independent parliamentary candidate, Captain Towani Chipeta, has written to the Anti Corruption Commission and other law enforcement agencies to investigate alleged grabbing of voters’ cards from the electorate in the area.

Chipeta explained that the actions constituted a serious violation of the Electoral Process Act, which explicitly prohibits the unlawful possession or use of another person’s voter registration document.

In a complaint letter dated 29 June 2026 addressed to the Lundazi District Police Commanding Officer, Chipeta observed that such actions undermined the integrity of the electoral process and disenfranchised legitimate voters by depriving them of their right to cast a ballot.

She noted that the unlawful collection of voter cards, often linked to promises of empowerment programmes or political favours, was prohibited under Regulation 39 of the Electoral Process (Registration of Voters) Regulations.

Chipeta stated that the actions also amounted to a criminal offence under the Penal Code, punishable by imprisonment without the option of a fine.

“The confiscation of voter cards denies citizens their constitutional right to participate in free and fair elections,” she said.

Chipeta affirmed that the law was clear on the issue and that those responsible must face the full force of the law.

“Any form of coercion or intimidation, including the misuse of personal voter information, is contrary to democratic principles and the Electoral Code of Conduct,” she said.

She called on the Anti-Corruption Commission and other agencies to act swiftly and impartially to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.

She further urged the Electoral Commission of Zambia to strengthen enforcement of electoral laws to protect voters from such malpractices.

“The security of the electoral process is paramount and that these incidents must be thoroughly investigated,” Chipeta said.

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