LUSAKA — Paramount Chief Mpezeni has called for greater engagement of traditional leaders in the naming of proposed constituencies in Eastern Province during the ongoing delimitation exercise.
The Ngoni Royal Establishment, he said, believes that constituency names should reflect the heritage and cultural identity of the communities they represent.
The message was delivered through Eastern Province House of Chiefs Chairperson Chief Munukwa when Mwangala Zaloumis, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), paid a courtesy call on the House of Chiefs.
Chief Munukwa commended the ECZ for conducting the delimitation exercise in a transparent and inclusive manner.
Meanwhile, Zaloumis welcomed the interest shown by the Royal Establishment, noting that traditional leaders play a vital role in safeguarding the interests of their people.
She added that the commission values their input and considers their concerns a priority in the ongoing process.
