Copperbelt Province Permanent Secretary, Lawrence Mwanza has urged the Zambia Police Service to uphold professionalism as the country heads towards the 2026 General elections.
Mr Mwanza said this when Deputy Inspector General of Police, Charity Munganga called on him at the Provincial Administration Office.
He noted that the police service needs to be non-partisan in the execution of their duties during and after the elections.
Mr Mwanza revealed that Copperbelt Province was a political hot spot that requires Police officers that are accountable and professional to the citizens during election period.
The Permanent Secretary has also commended Copperbelt Commanding Officer, Mwala Yuyi for the professionalism that has been carried out during his leadership.
And, Ms Munganga says the Police Service is committed to protecting the citizens during the election period.
She added that the Police Service will ensure that the 2026 General elections are run smoothly according to the Electoral Commission of Zambia guidelines noting that police officers should also be protected.
The Deputy Police Chief is in the Province to among other things understand the safety of the Province ahead of the 2026 General Elections.
Bwahahahahahaha! Police! In Zambia! And professionalism? In one sentence??? The roadblock police who only know how to chase political opponents of the ruling party cannot March in unison with professionalism period