UPND MEMBER FILES COMPLAINT AGAINST CONCOURT JUDGES OVER PRESIDENT HICHILEMA`S ELIGIBILITY RULING
By Nelson Zulu
UPND member Charles Longwe has lodged a complaint with the Judicial Complaints Commission against the Constitutional Court bench that ruled on 19th June 2026, President Hakainde Hichilema eligible to contest this year’s elections.
Mr. Longwe’s complaint follows the Concourt’s decision in a petition that challenged the president’s eligibility on the basis that the UPND elective extraordinary conference was improper.
In his complaint, Mr. Longwe has cited Constitutional Court Deputy President Arnold Shilimi, justices Mathew Chisunka, Mudford Mwandenga, Martin Musaluke, Maria Kawimbe, Judy Mulongoti and Getrude Imbwae, alleging incompetence contrary to Article 143(b) of the Constitution.
He has asked the commission to investigate the conduct of the judges in accordance with Article 144(1) of the constitution.
According to the complaint, Mr. Longwe argues that the court erred in its interpretation of the constitution and electoral laws in reaching its decision and has urged the commission to review the ruling on grounds of alleged incompetence.
Mr. Longwe further contends that the judges failed to properly consider issues surrounding nomination procedures, party sponsorship and the legal effect of the adoption certificate used in the presidential nomination process.
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What do you smoke big man?The problem of taking people `s funds promising them that you will deliver undermining UPND and destabilize their structures.You are fighting a losing battle sir.A wise man knows when to let go…Am now questioning your intelligency and your intention.Its now a month before the elections
Just wait until HH is out of power. The same concourt will suddenly rule that he was ineligible. Just like what happened to lungu.
For former president ECL’s case, it that was straightforward issue, the court errored in first court ruling. The constitution is very clear that a president can only rule for a maximum of 10 years, so in an event that former president won the elections, he would have ruled for 13 years, which is more than stipulated maximum of 10 years.
These cases may seem funny today until UPND loses power. For now let’s call it a frozen case.
Charles Longwe’s remarks do not warrant serious attention. Those promoting his views are simply diverting time and resources from more important national issues.
The UPND endured years in the opposition through the leadership, resilience, and resource mobilization of President Hakainde Hichilema, who kept the party united during its most challenging periods. That history cannot be rewritten or diminished by individuals with limited political experience.
Our focus remains on supporting the party’s continued growth and delivering on its mandate, rather than engaging in distractions or responding to politically motivated commentary.
Only a certain lawyer who has not won any court cases can come up with such lol stick to the body…..