Seven parliamentary candidates from various political parties in Kabwe District in Central Province have successfully filed their nominations and have pledged to transform their respective constituencies if elected in the August 13 general elections.
United Party for National Development (UPND) Bwacha North candidate, Percy Chato says he is determined to improve the road network, work on water and sanitation problem as well as help the local people access various empowerment programmes.
 Mr Chato thanked the party leadership for adopting him to contest the Bwacha North parliamentary seat on the ruling party’s ticket and called for unity from all party members in the constituency.
“I will ensure that another clinic is built in Makululu compound so that we can have two to enhance provision of health services to the people in that area,” Mr Chato said.
UPND Kabwe Central candidate Chrizoster Phiri, who is seeking re-election, pledged to continue with various developmental projects to uplift the lives of the electorates.
Ms Phiri, who was the last to file her nomination at the Civic Centre, arrived at 14:10 hours with her supporters, also promised accelerated development in her constituency if re-elected.
Former Kabwe Mayor, Prince Chileshe, who has also filed his nomination as an independent for Bwacha North constituency, assured the electorates of accelerated development if elected.
“As a former Mayor, I am aware of the challenges the people of Bwacha constituency have been facing and I am geared to address them,” he said.
Immediate past Kabwe Mayor, Patrick Chishala, who is vying for Kabwe Central parliamentary seat under Resolute Party, pledged to work on township roads and change the face of Kabwe if elected.
“Kabwe Central Constituency has been lagging behind in terms of development for so many years. That is why l have decided to go for the parliamentary seat under the Tonse Pamodzi Alliance to change things,” Mr Chishala said.
National Reconciliation for Unity and Prosperity (NRUP) candidate for Bwacha South, Victor Kolala said his priority will be to work on the roads and address the problem of poor sanitation in the constituency if given the nod.
Mr Kolala said Bwacha South Constituency will never be the same under his leadership.
UPND Bwacha South candidate, Sydney Mushanga had his papers validated at 16:00 hours and warned that politics is not for under-fives.
Meanwhile, Dorothy Yaluma of Citizens First (CT) was the first to file his nomination papers for Kabwe Central parliamentary seat at 10:30 hours at the Civic Centre followed by Resolute Party’s Patrick Chishala at 13:08 hours.
