Zambia election: President urges calm as vote count drags on

Zambia’s president has appealed for patience and peace while the country waits for official results from last week’s general election. With the count still incomplete, tensions are rising among supporters of the main political parties. In a short statement, the president asked citizens to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information. He stressed that the electoral commission is the only body authorized to announce results. Observers say the delay is due to the complex process of verifying ballots from remote areas. No major incidents have been reported so far, but police have increased patrols in the capital, Lusaka. The opposition has urged its followers to wait for the final tally, which is expected within days. Election officials have promised a transparent and timely announcement. For now, the president’s message is clear: let the law take its course, and keep the peace.