The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has reiterated that the registration of voters will not be reopened, and there is no exercise underway or planned to register new voters before the 2026 General Election.

The commission has noted with concern the circulation of false and misleading information on social media platforms, alleging that the registration of voters will be reopened to register new voters.

In a press statement issued to ZANIS in Lusaka today by ECZ Corporate Affairs Manager Patricia Luhanga, the misleading claims are believed to stem from notices issued by various local authorities regarding the hiring of motor vehicles.

Ms Luhanga has since clarified that the notices relate solely to logistical arrangements for the inspection of the provisional register of voters, as outlined in the 2026 General Election Roadmap.

She has stressed that the process will allow registered voters to inspect and verify their details on the provisional register and will not involve the registration of new voters.

Ms Luhanga has further dismissed claims suggesting that the inspection of the provisional register of voters is targeted at specific districts earmarked for delimitation as entirely false and unfounded.

She has assured that the inspection will be conducted in all polling stations across the 116 districts.

Ms Luhanga has since urged members of the public to disregard the falsehoods and instead rely on official communication channels for accurate and verified information.

“The spread of misinformation undermines public confidence in electoral processes and is strongly discouraged,” she stressed.

She has also reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to conducting transparent, lawful, and impartial electoral processes as well as keeping the public informed through official notices and platforms.