CONSTITUTIONAL Lawyer John Sangwa State Counsel, has told the Constitutional Court that although the Electoral Commission of Zambia accepted President Edgar Lungu’s nomination papers, it does not mean that the documents are valid, as that can be challenged by law and evidence. And the Constitutional Court yesterday rejected an application of admission to the matter by three law professors who have also argued that President Lungu does not qualify to stand as presidential candidates, having already twice held office. Arguing in support of his petition against Lungu, Sangwa said the PF candidate does not qualify to stand for elections for the third time, adding that allowing him would likely create a situation where one can be in office in perpetuity…....
- Constitutional Lawyer John Sangwa State Counsel at Supreme Court shortly after President Edgar Lungu’s eligibility Court hearing in Lusaka on June 7, 2021 – Picture by Tenson Mkhala
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