ZCID commends ECZ for improved stakeholder engagement

The Zambia Centre for Inter-party Dialogue (ZCID) has commended the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for being progressive and regarded as one of the best electoral bodies in the region.

 Ms Kabwe expressed delight and confidence in the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) for engaging not only political parties but all stakeholders in their initiatives, citing that in terms of progress made, the commission has done well in this light.

She noted that every well-meaning Zambian would reckon that the ECZ has done tremendously well in public engagement thus far.

“We have had countless engagements at every step of the way with various stakeholders,” she said.

Ms Kabwe was speaking in an exclusive interview with ZANIS where she called on political parties to adhere to the Electoral Code of Conduct by practicing issue-based politics ahead of the August 13 general elections.

She urged political parties to exercise objectivity, noting that the Zambian electoral body is one of the best in the region.

“Campaigns become easy if political parties adhere to the electoral code of conduct, because it is clear and provides guidance,” she noted.

Ms Kabwe also suggested that despite the progress made thus far, ECZ can further enhance consultations on how to serve their stakeholders better.

She added that as the country approaches the elections, her organisation is playing a role in ensuring there’s peace and that the ECZ results are reflective of divergent views.