The Dark Shadow of Political Violence: Trevor Mwiinde’s Reign of Fear in Kawambwa
In a chilling turn of events, the once hopeful promises of democracy and transparency seem to crumble as political violence rears its ugly head under the UPND government. Trevor Mwiinde, the UPND Deputy National Youth Chairperson, has unleashed an unprecedented wave of violence in Kawambwa, targeting opposition members with ruthless determination.
Sean Tembo, the Tonse Alliance Spokesperson, became one of Mwiinde’s victims when he was attacked while exercising his democratic right to participate in the electoral process. Tembo’s attempt to report the assault at Kawambwa Police Station ended in further chaos as Mwiinde’s supporters stormed the station, threatening to burn it down unless Tembo was produced. Police officers, who should serve as a shield for law and order, fled in fear, leaving a gaping hole in public trust.
Mwiinde’s brazen declaration that opposition members would not be allowed to witness ballot counting strikes at the heart of Zambia’s democratic processes. Elections, which should serve as a testament to transparency and fairness, are being marred by intimidation and lawlessness.
This behavior mirrors the very tyranny President Hakainde Hichilema once condemned during his opposition days. At the time, Hichilema passionately decried the PF government for fostering violence, suppressing dissent, and weaponizing state institutions to undermine democracy. He promised Zambians a new dawn—an era where the rule of law, peace, and justice would prevail.
Yet, under his administration, the actions of individuals like Mwiinde and the complicit silence of law enforcement paint a grim picture. The question is unavoidable: has the UPND abandoned the values it once championed, becoming the very thing it fought against?
The role of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has also come under intense scrutiny. The registration of voters in the dead of night, coupled with the blatant complicity of ECZ officials in favoring the ruling party, has shattered the commission’s reputation. Calls for the resignation of ECZ Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis, Chief Elections Officer McDonald Chipenzi, and other officials are growing louder as public confidence dwindles.
Transparent and fair elections are the bedrock of nation-building, peace, and security. Yet, the escalating violence in Kawambwa, coupled with the erosion of trust in electoral processes, risks unraveling the social fabric that holds Zambia together. How can the nation hope to build a unified future when its leaders allow lawlessness to overshadow the democratic process?
If the government fails to act decisively against such behavior, it risks setting a dangerous precedent where violence becomes the norm in Zambian politics. The cries for justice and fairness are not just for today’s election but for the integrity of the country’s future.
It is time for President Hichilema and the UPND leadership to take a hard look in the mirror. The legacy of their governance will not be measured by promises but by actions. Will they rise to the challenge and restore the values of democracy and accountability, or will they let the hopes of millions crumble under the weight of political expediency?
Zambia deserves better, and the people must demand nothing less.
Mwape mupeta
Kawambwa.
People of Kawambwa should defend themselves and their rights against these minions of HH. This Mwiinde playing the role of Maliyamungu,Uganda’s Idi Amin enforcer during the tyranny that country experience. History has shown that things will not end well for him and his sidekicks.
If they defend themselves they will be arrested.
This does not bode well for 2026
Lets see how Spaka defends this 🙂
He should learn from what has happened to Chitotela and nickson chilangwa who also thought they were a law unto themselves but look where they are today because of the same political violence. The same thing is going to happen to Trevor and his group immediately upnd is our of power.
UPND has never been a peaceful party from inception to date. MMD and UPND reigned havoc on the political scene and when MMD went into oblivion UPND unleashed violence on PF until the latter learnt to defend itself.
To begin with, why is there a bye election in Kawambwa. Is it not because of the rampant electoral violence heaped on Nixon and company? Power corrupts. Is the police not giving a blind eye on UPND thuggery? How different is the old violence from the rebranded one in the ruling party?
Where are the videos ?????
Everyone has a phone these days……..
Sean tembo is an attention seeker…….
Record the attacks and publish the videos
FWD2031
The videos are all over social media.
@Imbote pls share a link to prove your point. Outbursts without factual proof is just unfair accusation. And in this day of AI. They better be credible.
Iwe Mwape Are you sure this Mwinde isnt involved in witchcraft? Dig.
Some people and tribes are ruthless and dangerous people. Keep them away from Luapula and Northern, Muchinga and Copperbelt. You will see worse things from them than you saw your entire lives. They want to be like the Germany Storm Troopers. They can kill without any remorse. Keep watching.
Stop biased reports. This is simply an example of PF crying like babies. This type of intimidation and thuggery was used and branded by the once mighty PF.They brought their chief female thug Mumbi to outmuscle UPND and they lost.Most Zambians have little sympathy for PF because Ploitical violence is their baby.
Cant take their own medicine. PF will never be allowed to rule Zambia again. CONGRATULATIONS UPND
No its not right !!! even though the President has supported this on another site
basically saying its pay back time
Really ?????
I do not like violence, i hate it…i hate violet people. But pf out here saying that upnd violence is worse than the one they committed is funny. you chaps were masters of violence…and you have no right. We who suffered the violence from you people have a right to condemn violent and tell UPND that if they follow a similar path things will get mess. PF cant lecturer any Zambian about violence you devils. And pls share videos of upnd violence, we want evidence to use against them because pf are snakes they behave like doves but in reality there are devils.
Except for sadists noone loves violence. Bu know this: Sadists are made. They are not born
Zambians must learn to defend themselves, now that the police service has been turned into a haven for UPND cadres. Self defense is a human right!!
This is all lies……..
If it was true the bitter tribal supremercicts would’ve had videos posted all over the Internet
FWD2031
Only solution is to cancel election resultaat.Ban all former candidates from participaties again. Hold new non violenten elections. Throw this ***** called Trevor in jail
What I don’t understand is why people blamed the violence on the PF alone. Both PF and Upnd were very violent and all what Upnd used to do was to play victim. Now they have gone a step further because we have a president who doesn’t condemn violence by his members….an impartial president would have exhumed the case of the murder of Mr Konga by Upnd caders just like he’s done with Jay Jay Banda.
Simple answer, do away with by-elections and wait till next general election. We are just wasting money. In Zambia, does it make a difference whether you have MP and councilor?
If the complaint came from any other person other than Sean Tembo, I would have taken the allegations seriously. Sean Tembo is an attention seeker everyone by now should know. He is an opportunist violence seeker that we know.