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Kanyama parliamentary by-election set for February 21

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The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set February 21, 2008, as the date for the Kanyama Parliamentary by- election which fell vacant following the death of Patriotic Front (PF) member of parliament Henry Mtonga .

The ECZ has also set the same date for local government by- elections in 12 wards in seven provinces which have fallen vacant due to deaths, resignations and appointments of incumbent councillors.

ECZ Public Relations Manager Chris Akufuna said in a statement to ZANIS in Lusaka today that aspiring candidates should lodge completed and attested statutory declaration and nomination papers by 31st January between 09:00 and 15:00 hours.

Mr. Akufuna said aspiring candidates in the by-elections should lodge completed and attested statutory declaration and nomination papers subscribed before a Magistrate, Local Court Justice, head of primary school, head of secondary school, principal of college, Commissioer of Oaths, Election Officer or Returning Officer.

He said the polls will take place on Thursday, February 21 from 06:00 hours to 18:00 hours.

Aspiring candidates in both the Kanyama constituency by-election and the local government by-elections should carry along with them for the nine supporters who must be registered voters in the affected constituency and wards.

The supporters must have in their possession their green National Registration Cards, NRCs and Voters Cards.

Aspiring candidates for the parliamentary by-election will be required to pay K500,000 non refundable nomination fee while those for candidates in district councils will be required to pay K50,000.

Those in municipal councils will pay K75,000 and those in city councils will pay K100,000 non refundable nomination fees.

The affected ward around the country are Moomba in Kabwe, Central province, Chinondo in Masaiti on the Copperbelt and Mandia in Kazungula district of Southern province.

Others are Lufubu, Mbereshi, Munkombwe, Chisenga and Shabo in Luapula province.

Lilayi and Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula in Lusaka province are also earmarked for by-elections including Kalengwa and Luampa in North-Western and wester provinces respectively.

He has since advised Non Government Organization (NGO) wishing to monitor /observe the elections to apply for accreditation from ECZ.

And various political parties have confirmed their participation in the Kanyama parliamentary by-election slated for February 21st.

Ruling MMD chairman for elections Mike Mulongoti said the party will invite applications from interested people to contest the by-election following the announcement of the date.

Mr Mulongoti ruled out the automatic fielding of the previous candidate saying the party is democratic and would want people to apply for the seat.

PF Spokerperson Given Lubinda said the party would re-contest the seat though it was not in a hurry to start discussing the matter.

United Liberal Party (ULP) President Sakwiba Sikota disclosed that his party will discuss the matter during the National Executive Committee meeting to be held next week.

United Party for National Development (UPND) spokesperson Charles Kakoma said the party was in the process of identifying a possible candidate to field in the by-election.

Mr. Kakoma who is also Zambezi East Mp said the party has left the door open for any person who would want to contest the seat.

9 COMMENTS

  1. Another test for the PF in the offing. This will go to show how formidable the party is to date amidst the ‘NCC’ wranglings and whether it will make or break the party. A little test for democracy I must think here!!

  2. Mwaiche FACT
    Remember what I`ve always been alluding to about the need for NEW GENERATION OF POLITICS as being the answer to Zambia`s problems.We need fresh blood and a political dispensation that would usher in policies with tangible results to benifit all Zambians
    We`re just experiencing history in the making as David Axelrod(OBAMA`s chief strategist) engineers one of the most unthinkable upsets in US political history.
    This is just a reminder that your MMD isn`t indispensable.

  3. Boy Chapi(3),
    Seemingly you have missed FACT.He will be in late noon 01/06/08. May pull him to post a few lines here possibly on 01/07/08 if not too tired.He has too much to execute in his hand starting this new year.I don’t see him diverting a day for LT like before.My own opinion, Your cheerleading for Obama is good but without correlation to the Zambian dispensation.Take some critical analysis classes in strategy & leadership under special topics at Grad school level.

  4. You have a very weak analytical mind that may fail you for life despite your passion for political rhetoric.I pray you don’t get misplaced in a strategic advisory role in cause.So far i can tell you don’t even understand both the politics of change be it in America. Doing Government 1 & 2 only is too elementary to clear your ignorance. Upgrade yourself with some high level analysis and policy courses to stay par to the other strategists.

  5. my prayer is that the people of kanyama elect an individual of high intergrity (like the late Henry Mtonga). please do not revive Princess Nakatindi Wina! and please no Samukonga,Major Kachingwe,GBM, Austin chewe? I have forgetten the other fortune seekers? Actually, Godfrey Miyanda would be the best candidate..moreover the B/General needs a job? wish you well and one zambia one zambia? let us learn from what is happening in Kenya ..tribal politics?

  6. A win in this elction for PF which is most likely is a litmus test of the effects of the NCC saga. Should PF win the next three by-elections, the charge and momentum will be unstoppable and would be heading for a swipping election 2011.

    The other side is testing wether or not MMD is still viable

    I can not wait to see what will happen.

  7. Pragmatist
    All I can tell you is that it`s harder to convince the US electorate than the Zambian electorate.It doesn`t even take a genius to capture the attention of the Zambian electorate because of the high levels of dissatifaction against the MMD gov.Your BOSS boasts about improved health care system and yet he sends his select few to m/side for treatment.Education system is in a mess,ordinary citizens can`t even afford a meal a day.Ask yourself why LPM was rejected in 2006 in urban areas.

  8. I got myself these for my partner since i smashed his counterfeit Oakleys. They are superior quality, so it appears as though I will not be bursting these that straightforward! He likes them, they usually match correctly!

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