ECZ bars Chanda from presidential race, putting nomination process under national scrutiny

The Electoral Commission’s rejection of the UPPZ leader’s bid — citing bankruptcy allegations and documentary deficiencies — has become the first major institutional flashpoint of Zambia’s 2026 election season, raising questions about the ECZ process. The Electoral Commission of Zambia (ECZ) rejected the presidential nomination of United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia (UPPZ) leader Charles Chanda […]

Original source: Lusaka Times