Police to Summon Chabinga for Inciting Violence

In a statement this afternoon, Wednesday, 23 July, Police Spokesperson Rae Hamoonga announced plans to summon Acting PF Faction President Robert Chabinga for threatening violence against Zambian ex-diplomat Emmanuel Mwamba and former University of Zambia Lecturer Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa. 

In Hamoonga’s statement, the Police Spokesperson said the threats were made during a press briefing conducted via an online live broadcast on Kalemba on the morning of July 20, 2025.

“The Zambia Police Service at Lusaka Central Police Station has opened an inquiry file following a report made yesterday July 22, 2025 at 14:00 hours by Francis Mulenga Fube, aged 50, of Plot Number 21330 Chamba Valley, Lusaka. He is also a Patriotic Front Member of Parliament for Chilubi Constituency,” said Hamoonga.

According to the report, Chabinga was seen and heard during the live broadcast threatening to “deal with” Emmanuel Mwamba and Dr Sishuwa Sishuwa, as he accused them of circulating damaging articles about him. 

In response to the report, the Zambia Police Service wish to inform the public that Robert Chabinga will be summoned to assist with investigations as part of an ongoing inquiry. 

“We urge all involved parties to remain calm and allow the due process of the law to take its course. The Zambia Police Service reiterates its commitment to upholding public order and ensuring that political discourse remains peaceful, respectful, and within the confines of the law. Further updates will be provided as investigations progress,” concluded Hamoonga’s statement.