The Examinations Council of Zambia (ECZ) has uncovered 10 forged Grade 12 certificates submitted by individuals attempting to register as candidates for the upcoming general elections scheduled for August 13, 2026.
The revelation has sparked widespread concern among citizens and political watchdogs, given that Zambia’s electoral laws strictly mandate that any individual standing for public office must possess a valid Grade 12 certificate to meet basic eligibility criteria.
The discovery has instantly renewed intense public debate surrounding the loophole vulnerability of current academic verification processes, with stakeholders calling for tighter scrutiny and uncompromising integrity measures within the country’s electoral and educational verification systems ahead of the high-stakes polls.
–ChannelAfrica–
