UPND WINS THREE LOCAL GOVERNMENT BY-ELECTIONS
The United Party for National Development (UPND) has won three local government by-elections in Lwingishi, Mbeta and Lubaleshi wards.
In Lwingishi Ward of Mansa District, UPND candidate James Mwandu emerged victorious after polling 1,832 votes, defeating his closest challenger, National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity (NRPUP) candidate Chanda Chimba, who garnered 1,132 votes.
In Lubaleshi Ward of Kanchibiya District, UPND candidate Nelson Bwalya secured victory with 2,327 votes. His closest rival, National Restoration Party (NRP) candidate Katongo Lupupa, polled 367 votes, while Citizens First candidate Doris Chintu obtained 249 votes.
In Mbeta Ward of Sioma District, UPND candidate Situmbeko Yuyi won the by-election after polling 522 votes against 359 votes recorded by independent candidate Mwanamwalye Mwanamwalye.
People now want development and not politics, congrats to UPND and the voters. You have shamed the haters.