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The Tonse Alliance has taken action against the Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) following its decision to ban Patriotic Front (PF) campaign materials in Mfuwe.
The Alliance announced that it was pursuing all legal avenues to hold ECZ accountable for attempting to manipulate the political playing field.
In a communique issued in Lusaka, Tonse Alliance and PF Secretary General, Raphael Nakacinda, said the blatant infringement on political rights and selective enforcement of the law will not be tolerated because it was unlawful and biased.
“It is worth noting that, the Tonse Alliance remains solid, unshaken, and alert to underhanded tactics meant to destabilize the Alliance unity, by the UPND Administration,” Nakacinda said.
He stated that the Alliance was more determined than ever to defend democracy and restore integrity to Zambia’s political landscape.
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Nakacinda added that the Alliance had also successfully adopted candidates for the upcoming Mfuwe parliamentary by-election and the two Ward by-elections in Nchelenge and Mpongwe.
“The Council of Leaders re-affirm collective resolve to campaign in unity and full coordination across all Alliance member parties,” he stated.
Nakacinda further extended the Alliance’s gratitude to the people of Lumezi for standing and delivering a strong contest under very difficult and hostile conditions.
He rejected the outcome of the Lumezi by-election, which was allegedly marred by blatant electoral malpractice.
“The intention of the Tonse Alliance to support formal petition of the results is to challenge this injustice,” Nakacinda said.
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