The ruling Patriotic Front party says it is confident that its candidate in the September 24 Lubanseshi parliamentary by-election George Mwamba will emerge victorious on the poll date.
PF Campaign Manager Freedom Sikazwe says the ruling party has done its homework in ensuring that victory is certain for Mr. Mwamba.
Mr. Sikazwe told ZANIS in an interview that the people of Lubanseshi constituency have warmly accepted the message of development being rallied by the PF during its campaigns.
He urged party members to continue with their peaceful campaigns ahead of the poll next week.
Mr. Sikazwe has further implored on the police to ensure that the Lubanseshi parliamentary by-election is held in a peaceful atmosphere.
The Lubanseshi seat fell vacant after the Supreme Court nullified the election of Independent candidate Patrick Mucheleka on grounds of electoral malpractices.
Five candidates are contesting the parliamentary by-election.
These are PF’s George Mwamba, MMD’s Gabriel Mulenga, UPND’s Patrick Mucheleka, Rainbow party’s Daniel Mubanga and Charles Chimumbwa who is standing as an Independent.
Whether PF win or not what still baffles me about Zambian electoral law is how a candidate whose seat has been nullified can still be allowed to contest. …and don’t start mind-warping me with all the legal jargon – it just doesn’t make SENSE!