Kanchibiya lawmaker, Chanda, demands full disclosure, transparency on delimitation process

Kanchibiya Member of Parliament, Sunday Chanda, has called on the government to make public the full Delimitation Report prepared by the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ), arguing that transparency was key to safeguarding Zambia’s democracy.

In a statement issued in Lusaka on Saturday, Chanda said the people of Zambia deserved access to the full report, which forms the basis for reshaping electoral boundaries and representation.

“The country cannot claim to deepen its democracy while withholding the very information that shapes its foundation,” Chanda said.

He urged the government to release the report in the national interest, beyond partisan considerations.

Chanda noted that the recent gazetting of the number ’55’ as the proposed new constituencies has heightened the need for openness, stressing that delimitation is not merely a technical or administrative exercise.

“It carries far-reaching implications for representation, political participation, resource allocation, and equitable development across our Republic,” he stated.

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He added that Zambians had a fundamental right to understand how electoral boundaries were being redrawn and how such decisions will impact their parliamentary representation and access to national resources.

“The integrity of our democracy depends not just on election outcomes, but also on the processes that shape our electoral framework,” Chanda said.

He emphasized that transparency in delimitation would foster public trust, reduce suspicions of gerrymandering, and ensure citizen and stakeholder participation.

“This call is not about political advantage. It is about safeguarding democratic integrity and strengthening the institutions we all rely on, regardless of political affiliation,” he said.

Chanda further stated that the Constitution should not be treated as a tool of convenience, but as a covenant that binds all Zambians to fairness, equity, and the rule of law.

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