Prove Mwila attackers were UPND – Simuuwe
By Mast Reporter
THE United Party for National Development (UPND) has challenged PF–Pamodzi Alliance national youth information and publicity secretary Given Chibale to present evidence on the cadres who attacked Davis Mwila at court on Tuesday.
In a statement, media director Mark Simmuwe said Chibale should present evidence showing that those who attacked and beat up Mwila, a former minister of home affairs, in the Supreme Court building were UPND cadres.
“…and the party will report the matter to police under cybercrime laws.
We challenge Mr Chibale to distinguish between evidence and political speculation. An allegation does not become a fact simply because it is repeated publicly or attached to the name of a political party,” Simmuwe said.
He said Chibale should have submitted the evidence to police if he knew those who attacked Mwila.
“If he possesses credible evidence identifying the perpetrators, he should submit it to the police and allow the law to take its course rather than seek to assign political responsibility before investigations have established the facts,” he said.
Simuuwe warned Zambians against dragging the UPND into the matter.
“Equally, we caution members of the public against recklessly dragging political institutions into disrepute by making unsubstantiated allegations,” he said.
“Political parties are not merely informal groupings; they operate within Zambia’s constitutional and legal framework and have legitimate interests that can be affected by false or damaging claims. Where the law provides grounds for redress, the appropriate legal remedies remain available.”
Simuuwe said the reported assault on Mwila was regrettable and the party condemned any act of violence against any other Zambian citizen.
“No political disagreement, personal grievance or ideological difference can justify physical attacks, intimidation or the humiliation of another person.
We call upon those responsible to be identified and brought to book. We also urge the public to avoid circulating unverified claims, inflammatory commentary or material that could prejudice investigations,” he said.
Simuuwe said the incident raised serious concerns about the opposition’s political discipline and continued allegations of violence and intolerance, even after its electoral defeats in 2021 and 2026.
