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The Constitutional Court has dismissed a petition challenging the eligibility of President Hakainde Hichilema to contest the August 13 General Election as the presidential candidate for the United Party for National Development (UPND), ruling that the matter lacked merit.
The petition was filed by UPND member Charles Longwe, who sought to challenge President Hichilema’s adoption and nomination by the ruling party. Longwe argued that the process did not comply with the UPND constitution and relevant electoral laws.
In its judgment, the Constitutional Court upheld submissions by the respondents, including the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), the Attorney General, and the Registrar of Societies.
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The respondents maintained that President Hichilema met all constitutional requirements to contest the presidency and that issues relating to a political party’s adoption processes were internal matters that fall within the party’s jurisdiction.
The court consequently dismissed the petition, clearing the way for President Hichilema to contest the August 13 General Election as the UPND presidential candidate.
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