Dr. Sebastian Kopulande Declares Presidential Bid, Pledges to Restore Hope and Unity
Lusaka, Thursday, 9th October 2025
Former Member of Parliament and accomplished economist Dr. Sebastian C. Kopulande has officially declared his intention to contest the 2026 Presidential Elections under the newly formed People’s Party, vowing to restore hope, integrity, and prosperity to Zambia.
Speaking during a live appearance on “Emmanuel Mwamba Verified”, Dr. Kopulande said his decision followed “deep reflection, prayer, and consultation” with family, traditional leaders, and citizens across the country.
“I stand before you not as a politician seeking power, but as a servant called to restore hope, unity, and dignity to our beloved nation,” he said.
Dr. Kopulande outlined a three-pillar vision anchored on economic empowerment, good governance, and national unity, pledging to create jobs through industrialization, strengthen public institutions, and end corruption.
He described Zambia’s current state as “a tipping point,” citing rising poverty, unemployment, and loss of public trust. “Zambia is not poor we are simply poorly managed,” he declared.
Calling his movement “the People’s Party your party”, Dr. Kopulande emphasized inclusivity under the motto “We Are One”, promising a leadership “of service, not status; of humility, not arrogance; of unity, not division.”
As he concluded, the presidential hopeful delivered a message of optimism:
“The night we are in will pass but only if we stand together. Together, we shall rebuild our nation a Zambia that works, a Zambia that feeds itself, a Zambia that believes again.”
No shortage of jokers in Zed.
It’s a democracy after all so please feel free to lose millions in an election that you have prepared very poorly for.
ECZ this is a good opportunity to make money for the country. Charge all candidates K20 million to eliminate jokers