Lubasenshi, Nakonde MPs challenge nullification of their seats

LUBANSENSHI and Nakonde PF members of parliament have challenged the nullification of their seats in the Constitutional Court, citing irregularities in the judgements. Lubansenshi MP Kabwe Chewe has cited Patrick Mucheleka and George Mwamba as respondents while Nakonde MP Luka Simumba has cited Patson Simwanza and the Electoral Commission of Zambia as respondents in the matter. According to the memorandum of appeal filed by Chewe, he argued that the trial judge misdirected herself in the judgement rendered on November 23, 2021 when she held that the petitioners had proved their case to the required standard in the election petition when the evidence fell below the said standard of proof. He stated that the judge erred in law and fact when…...