Editorial Comment
Raphael Nakachinda, the Patriotic Front faction secretary general’s appetite for making false allegations against judiciary and senior government officials will ultimately backfire. 
In an attempt to please his financier, former President Edgar Lungu, and claiming that he speaking for Zambians, Nakachinda has gone on a rampage, scandalizing the judiciary.
Nakachinda which Zambians are speaking for? Where and who are you speaking for other than your belly? mushanina bwali Nakachinda stop fooling Zambians.
This close associate of Lungu has repeatedly stated that regardless of the ruling on the former president’s eligibility, he will be on the ballot in 2026.
Where is the respect for judges in Nakachinda’s actions? He is essentially disrespecting the courts of law while complaining to Chief Justice Mumba Malila, asking for fairness and objectivity.
In September 2024, while addressing Lungu supporters at the party secretariat, Nakachinda said that if Lungu is not on the ballot, there will be no elections.
He has repeatedly made this statement on various platforms. His sentiments imply that if the courts rule against Lungu’s eligibility, there will be no elections. In essence, he is anticipating violence if Lungu is declared ineligible for the next elections.
“Masiku Ni Panyo Pa Tambala” not all days are Mondays one day this excitement will land you in trouble and you will complain.
Nakachinda should, for once, respect the judiciary and judges. This is the same person who was convicted for saying judges were sneaking into a community house. Nakachinda was jailed for 18 months with hard labor for accusing the President of summoning judges to his house to persuade them to bring about a one-party state.
We are aware that Nakachinda is heavily influenced by Edgar Lungu. Notably, Nakachinda was the parliament chairperson for the committee scrutinizing Bill 10 and receiving recommendations. Recently, Nakachinda stated, “To our party, President Lungu is contesting elections in 2026, so I am urging our party members to mobilize and organize themselves.”
