The opposition Movement for Multi Party Democracy has blown the whistle on President Michael Sata for opening campaigns in Malambo and Vubwi constituencies before the Electoral Commission of Zambia sets dates for the poll.
In a letter dated to ECZ Director Priscilla Isaac MMD Deputy National Secretary Chembe Nyangu has wondered if President Sata has taken over the role of the of the elections supervisory body.
Here below is the full letter:
December 16, 2013
Mrs. Priscilla M. Isaac
Director
Electoral Commission of Zambia
Elections House, Haile Selassie Avenue
P.O. Box 50274
LUSAKA
Dear Director
RE: COMPLAINT AGAINST PREMATURE CAMPAIGNS IN MALAMBO AND VUBWI CONSTITUENCIES IN THE EASTERN PROVINCE
The MMD has noted with profound concern and worry that the pending elections in the two constituencies mentioned above are being proceeded by illegalities even before the Electoral Commission of Zambia sets the dates for nominations and polls as provided for by law.
The President of the Republic of Zambia, His Excellency Mr Michael C. Sata, visited the two constituencies for no other reason than campaigning for Mr. Jacob Shuma in Malambo and Miss Miti in Vubwi. Does the visit signify that the head of state has taken over the role of ECZ and we can also start campaigns? There is no report that the president was checking or supervising development projects in the areas. The president, as a politician was in 100% campaign mood. The MMD, is a law abiding political party which is why we seek your clarification and ruling over this matter.
In your press release dated November 20, 2013 you announced that by-elections in Zambezi West and Vubwi constituencies were postponed because of court cases. Malambo constituency also has a court case. The president’s visit to the two constituencies implies that the president has information from ECZ that the two constituencies will hold elections together.
May you please help resolve this matter for the benefit of all political parties and other stakeholders in the electoral process. The MMD holds the Patriotic Front party and its candidates in contempt over this matter.
The MMD is waiting to hear from you over this important matter very soon.
Yours sincerely
Chembe Nyangu
DEPUTY NATIONAL SECRETARY
CC: MMD President
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