Zambia: The Convention That Never Was: Longwe Takes HH Candidature To Constitutional Court

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: June 7, 2026Country: Zambia

PoliticsCrime & Law

An individual named Longwe has taken President Hakainde Hichilema's candidature to the Constitutional Court. The party convention that was supposed to endorse HH never took place, raising questions about the legality of his candidacy. The case could have major political repercussions in Zambia.

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