The leading opposition, UPND, has announced only party president Hakainde Hichilema has the final say on the adoption of candidates in the forthcoming August 11 election. This follows poor results recorded by favourite candidates of the top leadership.
Candidates who are in good books with the top leadership are seemingly recording disastrous results at primary level. This has sent shivers and caused a lot of discomfort among party functionaries.
UPND chairperson for election Action Sejani has issued a statement demanding an end to publication of results at primary level say the process was very long.
Sejani also said only Hichilema had the final say on the adoption of candidates, a statement aimed at calming the establishment favourite.
BELOW IS ACKSON SEJANI’S STATEMENT
Dear UPND officials and general membership,
It has come to my attention that the primaries results are being shared circulated on social media. Please note that only the President will have the last say on these results after all stages of screening have been concluded and on advice of the NMC.
I have heard a lot of speculations, rumours and early celebrations. Let me assure everyone that this is a long process and we are basically at the preliminary stage. No one is in no one is out.
The party leadership is aware of what’s happening and remedial measures will be instituted.
In the meantime I URGE ALL OUR MEMBERSHIP INCLUDING SOCIAL MEDIA BLOGGERS TO STOP ANNOUNCING THE EMERGING RESULTS.
Zambia United for a better Zambia
Hon Ackson Sejani
Chairman of Elections
UPND
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