THE UPND has described the arresting of its party officials in Lukashya as a ploy by the PF to derail the by-election after failing to marshal the required support.And the UPND has accused Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) commissioner, Emily Sikazwe, of having earlier hinted suspending the election in Lukashya and also disqualifying the candidates and parties causing violence.This follows the arrest of UPND deputy secretary general, Patrick Mucheleka, and two others for alleged aggravated robbery.Northern Province Police Commissioner, Richard Mweene, said that the trio allegedly attacked a mobile NRC registration office, stole a printer and generator, among other items.UPND media director, Ruth Dante, said it was unfortunate that the ruling party had continued violating electoral rules.“The ruling party is not only distributing cash and other material resources in an effort to entice the voters but also destroying UPND posters and chitenge flags displayed,” she said.Ms Dante said that other than distribution of resources and […]
UPND cries over arrested officials
