We will NOT allow Tasila Lungu to File Nominations-ECZ’s Brown Kasaro
●No e-filing- The Commission wishes to inform aspiring candidates that there is no provision under Article 52 of the Constitution of Zambia for the electronic submission of nomination papers and nomination papers must be submitted physically.
● She caused the by-election-that “A person who causes a vacancy in the National Assembly due to the reasons specified under clause (2) (a), (b), (c), (d), (g) and (h) shall not, during the term of that Parliament- (a) be eligible to contest an election; or (b) hold public office.
NO PROVISION FOR ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF NOMINATION PAPERS
FOR BY-ELECTION
The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) wishes to inform political parties and aspiring candidates that Nominations for the Chawama Parliamentary Byelection will take place on Tuesday, 16th December, 2025 at Chawama Primary School.
The Commission has also noted indications from some aspiring candidates in upcoming by-elections that they intend to lodge their nomination papers electronically.
The Commission wishes to inform aspiring candidates that there is no provision under Article 52 of the Constitution of Zambia for the electronic submission of nomination papers and nomination papers must be submitted physically.
All aspiring candidates are therefore advised to lodge their duly completed nomination papers at the designated Nomination Centre on the prescribed nomination date and within the stipulated time.
The Commission also wishes to remind stakeholders that the by-election in Chawama arose following the pronouncement by the Speaker of the National Assembly of the seat being vacant in accordance with Article 72(2) (c) of the Constitution on 28th November, 2025.
Further, the Commission wishes to advise
that Article 72 (4) of the Constitution of Zambia provides that “A person who causes a vacancy in the National Assembly due to the reasons specified under clause (2) (a), (b), (c), (d), (g) and (h) shall not, during the term of that Parliament— (a) be eligible to contest an election; or (b) hold public office.
Candidates are encouraged to ensure that all nomination requirements are fully complied with to avoid disqualification.
Brown Kasaro
Chief Electoral Officer
For/The Commission
ELECTORAL COMMISSION OF ZAMBI
It’s the law no need to belabor it…