SHIWANG’ANDU PF MP Stephen Kampyongo says the Electoral Commission of Zambia’s proposal to remove the official stamp from ballot papers is a recipe for anarchy. Kampyongo adds that the peace Zambia has enjoyed over the years is reflected in the way elections have been conducted and must therefore be protected. Under the Electoral Process (Amendment) Bill, 2026, one proposal is to remove the use of the official mark from ballot papers, revising voting procedures. Civil society groups, opposition parties, and commentators have strongly opposed the removal, arguing that it could weaken electoral safeguards and reduce public confidence. However, ECZ Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro justified the proposal, saying removing the official stamp would not affect security features but would instead...
