MFUWE BY-ELECTION DATE DECLARED
The Electoral Commission of Zambia has announced that by-elections would be conducted on Thursday, 10th July 2025, covering Mfuwe Constituency in Lavushimanda District of Muchinga Province as well as three local government wards.
Mfuwe Parliamentary seat became vacant following the conviction of the incumbent lawmaker, Maureen Mabonga, who was sentenced to eight months’ imprisonment for sedition.
ECZ confirmed that the ward-level polls would occur in Ngweshi Ward under Kalulushi District in Copperbelt Province, Kimasala Ward in Solwezi District of North-Western Province, and Mang’unza Ward in Choma District of Southern Province.
The Commission specified that voting would run from 06:00 hours until 18:00 hours on polling day.
It further stated that candidate nominations would take place on Tuesday, 10th June 2025, with the campaign period running from Wednesday, 11th June until Wednesday, 9th July 2025, when all campaign activities must cease by 18:00 hours.
The electoral body emphasized the need for all political players and stakeholders to adhere to established electoral guidelines throughout the process.
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Let this be a lesson to anyone foolish enough who thinks he can divide Zambians on tribal lines. Power is fleeting, those that are elected into office as leaders should always exercises wisdom and restraint. This woman is now in the dust bins of history. Whether a UPND or Opposition candidate wins this elections, fact is that it will never go back to her.
Being overly vocal and leveraging tribal affiliations to promote outdated political agendas has landed certain MPs in trouble that has costed their wellbeing and income. Advocacy and representing the interests of the people have often been misinterpreted, particularly by inexperienced young MPs who have been swayed by false courage and impulsive behaviour.
The issue lies in the fact that politics has been infiltrated by individuals who believe that MPs can speak freely without restraint due to their immunity, which is a fundamental misunderstanding and a sign of ignorance. Even MPs, particularly those from opposition parties and independents, should engage in thoughtful and constructive criticism and dialogue without misusing their freedom of speech. Furthermore, certain MPs should refrain from blindly following leaders who encourage them to act as mouthpieces for spreading hate speech, propaganda
and tribal agendas.