Netizens think Chilufya Tayali was arrested for intercepting military communication and enticing soldiers to overthrow the president.
People on the internet discuss whether Chilufya Tayali has been arrested or not. They are also curious to know what charges he is facing.
What Was Chilufya Tayali Arrested For?
Chilufya Tayali is rumored to be arrested for intercepting military communication. He is the president of the Economic and Equity Party.
Although the news is not clear, some sources claimed that Chlufya admitted that Zambian soldiers went to him to complain that President Hakainde Hichilema had failed.
Soldiers who meet with him have been grumbling about the UPND administration, which he claims is plotting to depose the legitimately elected government.
According to reports, he must reveal the identities of Soldiers who are covertly meeting with him to discuss subverting the elected UPND, or else he may face treason charges.
Unlike complaining to the opposition leader and plotting to depose a lawfully elected government, Zambian Army has allegiance to the current government and the president.
Military Communication Interception Charges On Chilufya Tayali
Chliufya Tayali is said to be facing military communication interception charges. However, officials said he might even face treason charges if he did not give out the names of soldiers who met with him.
There is speculation that he is enticing the soldiers to overthrow the president. Thus, he may face severe charges for going against the current government.
There is no official statement that suggests that he has been arrested or taken to jail. However, as per our information, the incident is being investigated, and there may be the possibility of the opposition getting arrested.
Likewise, in May 2021, he was handcuffed for defaming the president. He was detained in Lusaka. The news of his detention came after a video in which he made disparaging statements against His Excellency, President of the Republic of Zambia, Dr. Edgar Lungu, went viral on social media.
Is Chilufya Tayali in Jail?
Chilufya Tayali is possible not in jail yet. There is no specific news saying that he was detained for the ongoing issue of meeting with soldiers.
However, authorities said that he might even face treason charges if he did not name the soldiers who went to him.