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Mandevu Election Rerun Sparks Legal Debate | Zambia News
Zambia’s Electoral Commission orders a fresh parliamentary election for Mandevu after a botched vote tallying incident, sparking legal debate and candidate backlash. The Zambian Civil Liberties Union challenges the Commission’s authority, arguing no law permits outright election cancellation and calling for Constitutional Court review. Candidates are divided—some decry the financial burden and call for accountability, while others welcome the redo as a chance for fairness. With ten candidates poised for the rerun, the ECZ now faces a critical choice: defend its decision or seek judicial…
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