`MVS Educates Voters As GODAZA Praises ECZ Transparency

Movement for Voter Sensitization has launched a nationwide voter education campaign aimed at informing citizens to understand the value of their vote. But they not campaigning for any political party.

Speaking during a press briefing in Lusaka, the Movement’s Copperbelt Provincial Chairperson, Bishop Bwalya Ellison, said community outreach programs will begin in the coming weeks.

He stated that the goal was to provide civic education and ensure every eligible Zambian understands the value of their vote.

Bishop Ellison expressed concern over what he described as growing voter apathy among the youth, the manipulation of voters through money and tribalism, the spread of disinformation on social media, and rising political tensions in communities.

Meanwhile, Governance and Development Advocates Zambia GODAZA has called for peace during elections. GODAZA Executive Director, Elias Mulenga, has commended the Electoral Commission of Zambia for the manner in which it has conducted the electoral process so far.

Mr. Mulenga said he was pleased with the transparency observed in the printing of ballot papers in Dubai, where his organization had sent representatives to monitor the process.

He called on all stakeholders to avoid speculation and the spread of false information.

The Movement has announced plans to conduct sensitizations in markets, schools and bus stations, engage youth and women, roll out a Peace Pledge campaign, and work with the media to counter fake news.

The group emphasized that Zambians are not defined by party colors, but by national identity. It urged the public to vote peacefully and to safeguard the will of the people.