ECZ sets date for by-elections in five constituencies

The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has set September 11, 2014 as the date for the Solwezi Central, Vubwi, Kasenengwa, Mkushi South and Zambezi West Parliamentary by elections.

Electoral Commission of Zambia Public Relation Manager, Crispin Akufuna, said this follows the Supreme Court Judgment of July 3, 2014.

Mr Akufuna revealed the development in press statement made available to ZANIS in Lusaka today.

He said the polls will take place from 06:00 hours to 18:00 hours, adding that aspiring candidates for the said by elections should lodge their completed and attested statutory declaration and nomination papers on August 12.

Mr Akufuna stated that the said papers should be subscribed before a magistrate, Local Court Magistrate, head of a government Primary or Secondary School, Principal of a College, Commissioner of Oath, election Officer or the returning officer on that date between 09:00hrs and 15:00hrs.

He said candidates from all the said constituencies should take along with them Nine (9) supporters who must be dully registered voters in that particular constituency.

Mr Akufuna stated that supporters must have in their possession a green National Registration Card and a voters card.

He also anounced that the aspiring candidates will be required to pay K500.00 non-refundable nomination fee, adding they are also required to attend nomination briefing on Saturday 09, 2014 at the Civic Centres in the respective districts.

Mr Akufuna noted that campaign period will start on August 12, 2014 after 15:00hrs and urged media personnel and registered Non-Governmental Organizations wishing to monitor or observe the elections to apply for accreditation from the ECZ from Monday August 04, 2014.

And Mr Akufuna has also announced that Local Government by elections will be held in Mkushi South, Vubwi, Kasenengwa , Solwezi Central and Zambezi West wards respectively.

ZANIS