Socialist Party (SP) leader, Fred M’membe has successfully filed his nominations ahead of the August 13 general elections.
Presidential Returning Officer and Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) Chairperson Mwangala Zaloumis has declared the candidature of Dr M’membe valid to contest in the upcoming general elections.
Dr M’membe will contest the presidential election alongside his running mate, Dolika Banda, who becomes one of the female candidates in this year’s presidential race.
Announcing the validation of the nomination papers in Lusaka today, Ms Zaloumis congratulated the Socialist Party for its continued participation in Zambia’s electoral processes.
Ms Zaloumis described the participation of political parties as important partners in strengthening democracy in the country.
She noted that the Socialist Party has actively participated in elections during the current five-year electoral cycle and contributed to improving the electoral process.
“Because you have been with us, you have participated and enriched the electoral process. Without stakeholders taking part in the election process, we could not have reached this path.
We have improved the process as we go along,” Ms Zaloumis said.
She further thanked the party for its continued partnership with the ECZ and involvement in democratic governance.
Meanwhile, Dr M’membe expressed gratitude following the successful validation of his nomination papers, saying the development paves way for his party to appear on the ballot paper in the forthcoming elections.
