Former Nkana Member of Parliament Binwell Mpundu says a viral video in which he allegedly said he was ready to “kill for elections” was authentic and not generated using artificial intelligence.
Mr Mpundu says his media team wrongly claimed the video was AI-generated, misleading his president, Brian Mundubile.
He says his remarks about being prepared to kill were made in the context of self-defence.
On Sunday, 9 August 2026, Democratic Advocates for Good Governance Executive Director Fabian Mutale reported Mr Mpundu to authorities, saying the remarks were alarming and should be taken seriously by law enforcement.
Mr Mutale said the video could cause fear and panic among members of the public ahead of Zambia’s 13 August general elections.
Police have since taken an interest in the matter and launched investigations.
Meanwhile, ruling United Party for National Development Secretary General Batuke Imenda has written to the Electoral Commission of Zambia seeking intervention over the matter.
By Darius Choonya
