By JOHN SAKALA
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has set February 13, 2020 as the date on which to hold the Chilubi Constituency Parliamentary By-election.
On the same date, Local Government By-elections will be held in Nachikungu Ward of Kalomo Town Council in Southern Province, Kakwacha Ward of Mitete Town Council and Kaande Ward of Mongu Municipal Council in Western Province.
The Election in Chilubi Constituency has been necessitated following the death of incumbent area Member of Parliament Rosaria Fundanga on November 20, 2019.
While the vacancies in, Nachikungu, Kakwacha and Kaande Wards were as a result of resignations of Councillors.
ECZ Public Relations Manager Margaret Chimanse said aspiring candidates in the by-elections should lodge completed and attested statutory declaration and nomination papers subscribed before a Magistrate, Local Court Magistrate, Head of a Government Primary or Secondary School, Principal of a College, Commissioner of Oaths, Election Officer or Returning Officer on January 16, 2020 between 09:00 hours and 15:00 hours.
Ms Chimanse said aspiring candidates for the Parliamentary By-election in Chilubi Constituency should take along with them 15 supporters who must be registered voters in the said Constituency.
