PF PATRICK BANDA’S NOMINATION STILL VALID -ECZ

The Electoral Commission of Zambia -ECZ- says the nomination of PATRICK BANDA, PF candidate in Thursday’s Lusangazi Council Chairperson election remains valid.

ECZ Corperate Affairs Manager PATRICIA LUHANGA has told ZANIS in a telephone interview that the commission could not remove Mr. BANDA from the ballot paper because he has not been taken to court over the allegations that he was in possession of a fake Grade
12 school certificate.

Mr. BANDA was arrested by police in Petauke on October 16th for forgery and uttering of false documents but was later released on police bond.

He has since continued campaigning in Mzanzala ahead of Thursday’s council chairperson election.

Meanwhile, ballot papers for Lusangazi district council chairperson election were on Sunday delivered to the area.

Lusangazi District Electoral Officer JUSTIN MBASHILA confirmed to ZANIS the arrival of ballot papers and other election logistics.

Mr. MBASHILA said all security materials were delivered to the district while ballot papers were verified.

He added that all is set for the elections. Post Views: 140

JOSHUA JEREOCTOBER 19, 2021014000