Going back to war, or choosing freedom? Hichilema asks Chitambo voters
PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called on the people of Chitambo District in Central Province to choose between what he described as a return to an era of political violence and the freedoms they currently enjoy under his administration.
Addressing a campaign rally in Chitambo today, President Hichilema said voters should make their choice when they cast their ballots on August 13.
The Head of State asserted that before the UPND formed government, supporters of his party risked being assaulted for wearing party regalia, particularly when visiting Lusaka’s InterCity Bus Terminus.
He said the situation has since changed, arguing that citizens are now free to wear the regalia of any political party without fear of intimidation or violence.
President Hichilema said his government has restored political freedoms and urged voters to safeguard those gains.
“So pa 13 August you must make a decision, do you want to go back to war or you want freedom?” he asked.
© TV Yatu | David Kashiki | July 5, 2026.
ANYONE CHOOSING TO GO BACK TO PF HAS A VERY SHORT MEMORY.
THIS COUNTRY WAS ALMOST BECOMING LIKE CONGO, LAWLESS.
BM IS RUMOURED TO BE BANKROLLED BY ONE FORMER CONGOLESE HEAD OF STATE PLANNING TO RETAKE CONGO THROUGH KATANGA PROVINCE.
WHAT THAT MEANS IS THAT ZAMBIA RISKS GOING TO WAR WITH CONGO.
THE POLITICIANS THEMSELVES WILL RUN AWAY AS THEY ALREADY SHOWN, THEIR CHILDREN ARE NOT LIKELY IN THIS COUNTRY EVEN AS WE GO TO VOTE.
HH HAS DONE A LOT OF GREAT THINGS AND SIGNS ARE THAT HIS SECOND TERM WILL YIELD POSITIVES FOR THE ECONOMY AND HOUSEHOLDS WILL BENEFIT.
ACCORDING TO BM, HE WILL ALLOW ILLIGAL MINING TO THRIVE AND TURN A BLIND EYE TO KILLINGS THAT WILL COME WITH THAT.
LIKE HH HAS SAID, ZAMBIANS WILL BE CHIISING BETWEEN CHAOS AND PEACE, UNITY AND DIVISION.
FROM THE SETUP IN THE LEADERSHIP IN THE ALLIANCE YOU CAN SEE THAT IT IS A VERY REGIONAL GROUPING, AND YOU KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS.
