Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson, Mwangala Zaloumis, has reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to deliver a credible, efficient and inclusive voter registration exercise that meets the aspirations of the Zambian people.
Mrs Zaloumis, however, says this could not be achieved in isolation but requires the involvement of all stakeholders playing their role with diligence, professionalism, and integrity.
ZANIS reports that Mrs Zaloumis said this in a speech read for her by ECZ Commissioner, McDonald Chipenzi, at the close of provincial briefings on the preparations for the 2025 mass voter registration exercise in Kabwe yesterday.
“On behalf of the commission, I wish to express profound gratitude to all of you for your active participation throughout this programme. Your attentiveness and hunger for clarity have demonstrated the seriousness with which you take this responsibility,” Mrs Zaloumis said.
Mrs Zaloumis said the voter registration exercise is not a political exercise but a constitutional requirement for all eligible citizens across the political divide.
She urged for a voter registration process that stands as a model of credibility, inclusivity, and transparency not only to stakeholders in Zambia but a beacon of reference in the Southern Africa Development (SADC) region.
“The voter registration is not a political exercise. The registration is an opportunity where people from across political divides register to vote. Don’t look at who brought them but whether they meet the eligibility criteria.
“Zambia is graded among the top democratic countries on the African continent alongside the likes of Ghana and Kenya,” she stated.
Mrs Zaloumis further counselled Assistant Registration Officer – Supervisors (ARO-S) that the success of the forthcoming mass voter registration exercise depend on their uncompromised ability to meticulously follow the work schedules and plans.
The team developed deployment plans and logistics schedules for their respective districts ahead of the commencement of the 2025 mass voter registration that will run from 13th October 2025 to 11th November, 2025.
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