In a statement, NGOCC board chairperson Beauty Katebe urged citizens to reject such inducements and report offenders to law enforcement agencies, including the Anti-Corruption Commission.
“Zambians are reminded that voting is a secret process. No individual or political entity can determine how one has voted. Citizens must not feel coerced or obligated to vote for any candidate based on inducements or intimidation,” she said.
Katebe further called on political parties and aspiring candidates to uphold the rule of law and maintain integrity throughout the electoral process, stressing that leadership should be built on transparency, accountability and respect for democratic principles.
She warned that NGOCC would not hesitate to report individuals or parties found engaging in corrupt practices, adding that safeguarding the credibility of elections is a shared responsibility.
Meanwhile, the council also expressed concern over reports that some political parties are demanding original documents from aspiring candidates, particularly those seeking adoption for parliamentary and local government positions.
Katebe described the practice as illegal, noting that documents such as National Registration Cards (NRCs) and Grade 12 certificates remain the personal property of individuals.
“Political parties are only permitted to request certified copies of such documents,” she said, advising candidates who may have surrendered originals to retrieve them immediately.
NGOCC reiterated its commitment to promoting good governance and urged all stakeholders to act responsibly in protecting the integrity of Zambia’s electoral process.
Non starter
But I just saw a story about HH bribing Chinsali residents. He was donating stuff to Lubwa Mission. Why he never donated to the mission before election time we are left to wonder.
Now you say: “the practice of politicians offering food, money and other incentives to voters”
should be rejected describing it as illegal and a form of electoral corruption”
Who do we report to? The toothless law enforcement bodies that borrow their teeth from the ruling party?
I was just about to point out the same
Is the warning only to the opposition ??