MAKEBI ZULU WAS VALIDLY ELECTED-DR. NGAMBI
…as Independent Electoral Commission that conducted the election clears electoral dispute.
Thursday-2nd April 2026
Patriotic Front Chairperson for Elections and Member of the Central Committee, Dr. Frank Ngambi has disclosed that the Independent Electoral Commission that held a General Conference has settled the dispute that saw the election of Lusaka lawyer Hon. Makebi Zulu as President.
Dr. Ngambi stated that following the election of Makebi Zulu, some of his contenders namely; Hon. Dr. Chitalu Chilufya, Hon. Given Lubinda, Hon. Dr. Chishimba Kambwili and Hon. Greyford Monde disputed the election results by signing a joint petition against the announced results citing general malpractice in the conduct of the election.
Dr. Ngambi stated that only Hon.Eng. Chanda Katotobwe did not formally object to the outcome of the election.
Dr. Ngambi stated that following the dispute, the Electoral Commission team collected all the serialized ballots cast and the Gen 20 that was prescribed from across the country and the documents were subjected to verification and fresh tallying.
They also pursued complaints of alleged malpractice related to the process.
He said he was glad to announce they the Electoral Commission was satisfied that the announced results matched exactly with the documents received and as earlier announced and the process met the criteria and controls set by the Independent Electoral Commission.
He stated that it was no longer in dispute that Hon. Makebi Zulu was validly elected as President of the Party.
He also disclosed that he had since informed the petitioners of the final determination of the Electoral Commission and that the documents were available for inspection.
On Saturday March 21st, 2026, the Patriotic Front under the leadership of Acting President Hon. Given Lubinda held a General Conference that saw Makebi Zulu elected as winner of the heavily contested process.
Issued by;
Amb. Emmanuel Mwamba
Chairperson of Information and Publicity
Member of the Central Committee
PATRIOTIC FRONT
Elected to what and representing who? Ba Ngambi each time you open your mouth think critically? Even among his peers the election is being i validated as whom he stands for and represents…ask yourself why?