02/06/2026
Anglican Bishops in Zambia Ban Political Campaigns in Churches
by wadenga Haggrreey
The Anglican Church in Zambia has announced a ban on political campaigns and political speeches during church services.
Speaking after a gathering of Anglican bishops, Archbishop Albert Chama said that politicians are welcome to attend church services as ordinary members of the congregation. However, he emphasized that no politician will be allowed to go to the pulpit to address worshippers during church services.
"We welcome politicians to worship with us, but they should not use the church platform for political messages or campaigns," Archbishop Chama stated.
During the same meeting, Emmanuel Chikoya, Kafwanka, and Dennis Milazi echoed the Archbishop's message. The bishops announced that all Anglican congregations across Zambia should refrain from allowing political speeches or campaign activities inside churches.
The church leaders stressed that places of worship should remain focused on prayer, spiritual growth, and worship. Politicians who attend services will be treated as ordinary church members and are expected to respect church guidelines.
The bishops called on all congregations to uphold the policy and ensure that churches remain free from political campaigning.
Anglican Bishops in Zambia Ban Political Campaigns in Churches
The Anglican Church in Zambia has announced a ban on political campaigns and political speeches during church services.
Speaking after a gathering of Anglican bishops, Archbishop Albert Chama said that politicians are welcome to attend church services as ordinary members of the congregation. However, he emphasized that no politician will be allowed to go to the pulpit to address worshippers during church services.
"We welcome politicians to worship with us, but they should not use the church platform for political messages or campaigns," Archbishop Chama stated.
During the same meeting, Bishops Emmanuel Chikoya, Bishop Kafwanka, and Bishop Dennis Milazi echoed the Archbishop' message. The bishops announced that all Anglican congregations across Zambia should refrain from allowing political speeches or campaign activities inside churches.
The church leaders stressed that places of worship should remain focused on prayer, spiritual growth, and worship. Politicians who attend services will be treated as ordinary church members and are expected to respect church guidelines.
The bishops called on all congregations to uphold the policy and ensure that churches remain free from political campaigning.