Zambia: ECZ Defends Handing NRPUP’s Vacant Proportional Representation Seats To UPND

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 12, 2026Country: Zambia

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Zambia: ECZ Defends Handing NRPUP’s Vacant Proportional Representation Seats To UPND

The Zambia Electoral Commission (ECZ) defended its decision to allocate the vacant proportional representation seats, originally reserved for NRPUP, to the UPND party. The move followed disputes over seat distribution and was justified by the ECZ as compliant with electoral rules. The decision has sparked reactions within Zambia's political landscape.

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