10/08/2026
Let's vote peacefully as Zambians
We have one Zambia
🇿🇲 A MESSAGE OF PEACE, UNITY AND RESPONSIBLE CITIZENSHIP TO THE PEOPLE OF ZAMBIA
By Rev. Mavis Mwape Kaindu
As we approach the 13th of August 2026, our nation Zambia stands before an important moment in our democratic journey. As citizens, we have both a civic responsibility and a moral responsibility to participate peacefully and responsibly in the electoral process.
1. YOUR VOTE MATTERS
I encourage every eligible Zambian who is registered to vote to exercise their democratic right. Voting is an important way of participating in the governance and future of our nation.
Let us go out and vote peacefully, wisely and responsibly. Let us respect the freedom of every citizen to make their own choice. Your political choice may be different from the other, but that does not make you enemies.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia reminds voters that every vote is secret and that voters should cast their ballots at the polling station indicated on their voter's card.
2. LET US REJECT VIOLENCE
As Christians and as Zambians, let us strongly reject every form of political violence, intimidation, provocation, hatred, destruction of property and revenge.
Let us not allow political differences to destroy families, friendships, churches, communities or our beloved nation.
No election is worth the blood of a Zambian. No political position is worth destroying another person's life.
Whether the results favour the candidate we supported or not, we must remain peaceful.
Let us remember that we will still be neighbours, brothers, sisters, friends and fellow citizens after the election.
3. LET THE WORD OF GOD GUIDE US
The Bible gives us a clear instruction:
«“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.”
5:9»
As believers, we are called to be peacemakers, not peace-breakers.
The Word of God also says:
“If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone.
12:18»
4. LET LOVE BE GREATER THAN POLITICS
The person supporting a different political party is still a Zambian. The person voting differently from you is still your brother or sister. Let us therefore refuse to allow politics to make us hate one another.
Jesus taught us to love our neighbours as ourselves (Mark 12:31).
As we truly call ourselves Christians, then our Christianity must be visible not only inside the church, but also in how we behave during moments of national importance.
5. BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER 13TH AUGUST
I appeal to every young person, every parent, every church member, every political supporter and every citizen:
Please, let us keep Zambia peaceful.
On Election Day, let us remain calm, patient and respectful.
After voting, let us allow the electoral process to take its course. Let us not take the law into our own hands.
Where there are concerns or disagreements, let us use the lawful and peaceful channels provided by our country's electoral and legal processes.
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has mechanisms for electoral conflict management and dispute resolution.
6. OUR PRAYER FOR ZAMBIA
As the Church, we pray for peace over our nation.
We pray for wisdom for our leaders, political parties, candidates, electoral officials, security personnel, observers and every citizen.
And above all, we pray that love, wisdom, justice, truth and peace will prevail.
🇿🇲 ZAMBIA IS BIGGER THAN POLITICS.
Let us vote, Let us pray.
Let us respect one another and reject violence.
Let us choose peace, love and Let us protect our nation.
May God bless Zambia. 🇿🇲
. Mavis Mwape Kaindu
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