NRPUP has no militia. We do not support violence, nor do we support any attempt to overthrow the constitutional order of our country- Brian Mundubile

The National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) has firmly rejected accusations leveled by state authorities alleging that senior party figures were linked to an illegal foreign militia and weapons cache. Addressing the nation following a dramatic joint security operation in Lusaka’s upscale Kabulonga neighborhood, NRPUP presidential candidate Brian Mundubile stated unequivocally that his party neither maintains a militia nor supports any unlawful attempt to subvert the constitutional order of the Republic of Zambia. The controversy erupted after Secretary to the Cabinet Patrick Kangwa announced that security forces had apprehended eleven individuals—including prominent political figures and associates—following an armed raid on a premises reportedly containing high-grade military hardware and ammunition. According to government briefings, the operation followed a prolonged intelligence surveillance operation concerning suspected subversive activities. However, the raid has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, occurring against the tense backdrop of the 2026 general elections and ongoing presidential vote tallies. Speaking out against the detention and the narrative presented by state apparatus, Mr. Mundubile described the dramatic events as an aggressive political ploy designed to undermine the opposition and distract the public from electoral transparency concerns. He recounted a chaotic scene during the security sweep, maintaining that the opposition leadership remains steadfast in its pursuit of democratic accountability through peaceful means. Mr. Mundubile urged his supporters across the country to exercise extreme restraint, warning against retaliatory actions, violence, or any attempts to take the law into their own hands. Political analysts in Lusaka note that the high-stakes confrontation highlights deep-seated tensions between the ruling administration and opposition coalitions as election results are processed. Civil soc