August 27,2021By GRACE CHAILE LESOETSAThe petitioners who include the opposition PF and independents are demanding that the court nullifies the election results of August 12.Among the petitioned seats are Chawama, Munali, Malole, Luanshya, Mansa Central, Lumezi ,Milanzi, Kawambwa, Nakonde Msanzala,Chimba Milonga, Mwense,Lunte ,Isoka, Mporokoso and Lubansenshi.The petitioners have similar reliefs which are voter buying, bribery, corruption and violence.They also have similar prayers that the Lusaka High Court nullifies the election results for their respective constituencies and an order that a fresh election be held within 90 days from the date of the said nullification.Others seek an alternative order for a recount of the election results and inspection of all Gen 20 forms for the election.Meanwhile, in a petition filed by losing UPND candidate Potipher Tembo challenging the election of former President Edgar Lungu’s daughter, Tasila, as Chawama Member of Parliament, stated that on election day, the latter distributed regalia and dished out money to polling […]
A total of 52 Parliamentary petitions have been filed in the Lusaka High Court as at yesterday, with UPND accounting for more than 30.
