Ndola Central Member of Parliament, Emmanuel Mulenga has cautioned all officers issuing voters cards in his constituency to ensure that they work up to midnight as directed by Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Nshindano.
ZANIS reports that Mr. Mulenga said adhering to ECZ pronouncement that all centres should close exactly at midnight will give chance to those seeking to obtain voters cards on the final day of the extension period.
Mr. Mulenga who toured various registration centres in his constituency said while at the Civic center that he is overwhelmed with the zeal shown by Zambians to register as voters irrespective of them doing it on the final day.
“This is an indication that Zambians have realised it is their right to vote. My desire is to see to it that all registration centres go up to midnight as stated by Mr. Nshindano,” Mr. Mulenga said.
Mr. Mulenga emphasised that people should not be sent away because an officer wants to knock off but only do this after midnight.
He, however, urged Zambians to avoid last minute services which he said come with their own disadvantages.
He said this after undertaking a tour of selected registration centres within Ndola Central Constituency.
Earlier, Mr. Mulenga implored parishoners at Nkwazi’s St. Elizabeth Catholic Church to use the remaining hours and obtain voters cards for them to be able to vote in next year’s general elections.
And speaking earlier, Father Andrew Mwila in his sermon said Zambians should seek the face of God first for them to see peace harmony.
Father Mwila said seeking the face of God will is only way Zambians will find solutions to the challenges they are facing.
Even if they work untl 04 hrs few pipo ll go for registration coz its very risk
I once failed to pick anything from the heading until I read the article. “First impression”
Is ecz under his jurisdiction?
This has been the most controversial voter registration since I started to vote.. The PF have realized that they have lost it, they don’t command as large a following as previously. This loss of popularity has caused them to do many crazy things instead of coming to their senses. We know that we’ll have a very contentious election in August next year but we’re ready to face it. The levels of dishonest are quite alarming but we have dealt with such before. Most of the people in Govt now won’t have it easy after elections. It’s not too late, you have chance to redeem yourselves. Do the correct thing. As for their collaborators, you’re own your own. Ensure that you only obey lawful orders
What will happen if ECZ does not capture the required target? Will there be another extension as proposed by Mutebwebwe or they consider continuous registration at Civic centers or something like that. It will also be in the best interest of all stakeholders if ECZ could give an interim breakdown of voter distribution per district and province wise. This will provide comfort to all and avoid the suspicion among opposition parties, especially UPND that PF is working in league with ECZ to rig elections.
Let our people register. Whether the time is extended or not,God has chosen pf to rule for next 75 years.