Electoral commission claims disorder in presidential campaigns, summons meeting of all 14 candidates

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has raised concern over disorder in presidential campaigns, warning that the absence of a coordinated framework could undermine the electoral process and trigger conflict among political parties.

ECZ Chief Electoral Officer, Brown Kasaro, said the Commission had resolved to promote fairness, orderly conduct and effective management of campaign activities during the campaign period.

In a statement issued in Lusaka on Thursday, Kasaro said the Commission had allowed all presidential candidates to proceed with already scheduled campaign programmes up to Friday, June 19, 2026.

“Thereafter, all presidential candidates will be required to conduct campaigns strictly in accordance with an official Presidential Campaign Timetable to be developed and administered by the Commission,” he said.

Kasaro stated that to facilitate the timetable, ECZ would convene a meeting with all presidential candidates on Monday, June 22, 2026.

He said the timetable agreed upon at the meeting would take effect thereafter and would guide all presidential campaign activities for the remainder of the campaign period.

“The Commission will issue individual invitations to each of the 14 presidential candidates. Each party/candidate will be required to attend through the presidential candidate, Secretary General, and Election Agent/Chairperson for Elections,” Kasaro said.

He called on all presidential candidates and political parties to cooperate fully with the initiative in the interest of maintaining order, fairness and integrity throughout the electoral process.

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