Opposition figures Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu have been handed over to the Zambia Police for questioning as authorities investigate activities they allege could pose a threat to national security.
The two opposition leaders were taken into police custody for interviews on Thursday, August 27, with their lawyers present during the questioning, according to Police spokesperson Godfrey Chilabi.
Chilabi told ZNBC News that officers were interviewing the two as part of an ongoing investigation and that police would issue a statement after the interviews.
Police investigation underway
According to the report, police had summoned Mundubile and Zulu in connection with activities authorities said could threaten national security.
The exact nature of the alleged activities has not been publicly detailed in the report, and police have yet to announce whether the two opposition leaders will face any charges.
Their questioning therefore remains part of an investigation rather than a determination of wrongdoing.
UN protection preceded police handover
Before being handed over to police, Mundubile and Zulu had reportedly been under United Nations protection in Lusaka.
Their transfer to the police marks a significant development as Zambia continues to navigate heightened political tensions following the 2026 general election.
The presence of lawyers during the interviews provides legal representation for the two opposition figures as authorities conduct their inquiries.
Police expected to issue statement
Police have indicated that further information will be provided after the questioning.
Until that statement is released, key details surrounding the allegations—including the specific conduct under investigation and whether any charges will follow—remain unclear.
The development is likely to attract considerable political attention given Mundubile and Zulu’s prominent roles in opposition politics.
Broader political tensions
The questioning comes amid a period of heightened political activity in Zambia following the August 2026 elections.
Opposition parties have raised various concerns surrounding the post-election environment, while government institutions have maintained that constitutional and legal processes should be followed.
The latest police investigation adds another significant development to an already closely watched political situation.
For now, attention will turn to the police statement expected after the interviews and whether authorities decide to take further action against the two opposition leaders.
