By NATION REPORTERThe decision by the electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to proceed with the by-election in Kabwata in spite of the withdrawal of United Progressive Party candidate (UPP) Mr Francis Libanda, was a trap and trick by the UPND that would disadvantage the opposition, senior Patriotic Front (PF) member, Chishimba Kambwili has warned.He said the ECZ had no authority to disregard the constitution which called for cancellation of elections if a candidate withdrew.But the Socialist Party says the decision by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) to proceed with the election was correct.Any decision to postpone on account the withdrawal of a UPP candidate Francis Libanda would be a misuse of clause 52 sections 6 of the Republican Constitution.But Mr. Kambwili explained that the constitution was very clear that the withdrawal of a candidate would automatically lead to cancellation of elections, “The constitution does not give any discretion to any office to proceed otherwise,” he said.The plan , he said, was to petition the seat […]
KAMBWILI OBJECTS TO KABWATA BY-ELECTION
