Witchcraft Conspiracy: SHOCKING Presidential Threat

September 18, 2025

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Two men have been sentenced to prison in Zambia for plotting to assassinate President Hakainde Hichilema using witchcraft, marking the first time supernatural methods have been legally prosecuted against a sitting African leader.

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Leonard Phiri and Jasten Mabulesse Candunde sentenced to two years hard labor under colonial-era Witchcraft Act
Men possessed ritualistic items including live chameleon and animal tail intended to kill president within five days
Plot allegedly orchestrated by political opposition connected to former lawmaker Emmanuel Banda’s brother
Case represents unprecedented legal precedent using 1914 British colonial law against presidential assassination attempt

Historic Conviction Under Colonial-Era Law

Leonard Phiri from Zambia and Jasten Mabulesse Candunde from Mozambique received two-year sentences with hard labor after being convicted under Zambia’s 1914 Witchcraft Act. The men were arrested in December 2024 in a Lusaka hotel room following reports of strange noises from a cleaner. Prosecutors established that the duo possessed ritualistic charms designed to cause President Hichilema’s death through supernatural means within five days of the intended ceremony.

The Witchcraft Act, implemented during British colonial rule, criminalizes practicing witchcraft by pretending to exercise supernatural powers intended to cause fear, annoyance, or injury. This case marks the first application of the century-old statute against individuals targeting a sitting president. The law has historically protected vulnerable populations from vigilante justice while addressing widespread belief in supernatural practices affecting 79% of Zambians according to 2018 studies.

Zambia convicts 2 men of plotting to kill President Hichilema using witchcraft

They carried charms, including a live chameleon, now jailed for 2 yrs under colonial-era Witchcraft Act

Hichilema previously said he does NOT believe in witchcraft

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Political Opposition Orchestrates Supernatural Plot

Prosecutors revealed that the assassination attempt involved political opposition figures, specifically the brother of former lawmaker Emmanuel “Jay Jay” Banda who allegedly hired the convicted men. The plot emerged during heightened political tensions as President Hichilema faces criticism for authoritarian tendencies and ongoing disputes over former President Edgar Lungu’s burial arrangements. These political undercurrents created an environment where opponents reportedly turned to supernatural methods against the current administration.

The ritualistic items seized included a live chameleon, animal tail, and various charms specifically intended for death-causing ceremonies. Both men claimed to be traditional healers but were convicted based on their admitted intentions to harm the president through witchcraft practices. The case demonstrates how political opposition has evolved to include supernatural elements, reflecting deep-rooted cultural beliefs intersecting with modern political conflict in Zambian society.

Legal Precedent Reinforces Traditional Belief Systems

This conviction establishes significant legal precedent for addressing supernatural threats against government officials while highlighting the persistence of witchcraft beliefs in modern African governance. The case reinforces the legal system’s commitment to protecting constitutional authority against unconventional threats, regardless of their supernatural nature. Legal experts note that this prosecution may deter similar plots while demonstrating the continued relevance of colonial-era legislation in contemporary African jurisprudence.

The sentencing sends a clear message that attempts against presidential authority, whether through conventional or supernatural means, will face full legal consequences. This precedent may influence future cases involving witchcraft accusations while reinforcing respect for constitutional governance structures. The case also validates concerns about political manipulation exploiting traditional belief systems to undermine legitimate government authority, a pattern that threatens democratic stability across Africa.