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Zambia Charges Defeated Presidential Candidate with Treason
(MENAFN) Zambian presidential candidate Brian Mundubile faces a treason charge following the country's recent general election, alongside his running mate Makebi Zulu and 16 other individuals.
Police spokesman Godfrey Chilabi confirms that 18 people have been formally charged in connection with the case.
“I can confirm that they were officially charged. The total number of those charged is 18,” Chilabi said.
Mundubile and Zulu have remained in police custody since Thursday after reportedly coming out of hiding amid a series of incidents involving them and their supporters following the Aug. 13 election.
Mundubile contested the election under the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity, receiving about 1.8 million votes. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema, who represented the ruling United Party for National Development, secures more than 2.9 million votes, giving him a lead of roughly 1.1 million.
Shortly after vote counting begins, Mundubile declares himself the winner. His announcement is followed by attempts by supporters to take control of market stalls and a bus station in Lusaka, as well as other locations.
Authorities also accuse Mundubile of having connections to a militia group allegedly posing a threat to national peace and security after the election. Police subsequently make arrests and confiscate military equipment.
Treason is classified as a non-bailable offense in Zambia, and cases involving the charge are handled exclusively by the High Court.
Mundubile's lawyer, Milner Katolo, also confirms that his client has been charged.
Police spokesman Godfrey Chilabi confirms that 18 people have been formally charged in connection with the case.
“I can confirm that they were officially charged. The total number of those charged is 18,” Chilabi said.
Mundubile and Zulu have remained in police custody since Thursday after reportedly coming out of hiding amid a series of incidents involving them and their supporters following the Aug. 13 election.
Mundubile contested the election under the National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity, receiving about 1.8 million votes. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema, who represented the ruling United Party for National Development, secures more than 2.9 million votes, giving him a lead of roughly 1.1 million.
Shortly after vote counting begins, Mundubile declares himself the winner. His announcement is followed by attempts by supporters to take control of market stalls and a bus station in Lusaka, as well as other locations.
Authorities also accuse Mundubile of having connections to a militia group allegedly posing a threat to national peace and security after the election. Police subsequently make arrests and confiscate military equipment.
Treason is classified as a non-bailable offense in Zambia, and cases involving the charge are handled exclusively by the High Court.
Mundubile's lawyer, Milner Katolo, also confirms that his client has been charged.
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