By GIDEON NYENDWA THE Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) has been accused of having become a cadre branch of the UPND and is now fully campaigning for the governing party in the Kawambwa parliamentary by-election slated for December 20. Tonse Alliance spokesperson, Sean Tembo said after the chaotic nomination process that they went through, ECZ chairperson, Mwangala Zaloumis on Monday held a youth conference in Kawambwa and the youth were paid a lot of money for attending. Mr Tembo argued that when there was an election in an area, ECZ could not have activities without consulting all political parties participating in that particular election. “ECZ went behind the backs of contesting political parties and undertook activities that constitutes electoral malpractice, this is in accordance with the Electoral Process Act which the ECZ are supposed to adhere to and implement,” he said. Mr Tembo said ECZ the following day called for a meeting with traditional leaders […]
ECZ campaigning for UPND -Tonse Alliance
