ECZ on Independent Candidates; They Must Resign from their Political Parties by 13th June 2026
“A person Is eligible for election as an independent candidate for a National Assembly seat if the person:
(a)is not a member of a political party and has not been a member of a political party for at least two months immediately before the date of theelection; and
(b)meets the qualifications specified in Article 70 for election as a Member of Parliament.’
Consequently, the candidates in question have the canstilutional rights to stand as independents, provided they officially tender Iheirresign from the UFND before 13th June 2026.
These elections mirror the 1996 elections between Dean Mung’omba and FJT. HH is goona win by more than 80%, watch the space
The trouble shall be seen if the independents win the election.The constitutional Court may be consulted.The Constitution is very clear here.
All this noise is about few individuals who we all know. While we stand by our constitution let’s bear in mind and remember this never arose in 2021. We have big names now that are standing as independents and hence the noise. I stand to be corrected.