Negative perception of electoral system may jeorpardise election credibility – Mambilima

CHIEF Justice Irene Mambilima says the justice system will only be respected if it is seen to act efficiently, displaying independence and impartiality to promote justice, transparency, accessibility, inclusiveness and equality in the administration of electoral justice. And Mambilima says judges must ensure that they protect the political rights of citizen as the “election frenzy” gets under way with petitions. Speaking when she officially opened the colloquium of electoral justice and preparations for the 2021 general elections, Monday, Justice Mambilima said negative perceptions of the electoral system may jeopardise its credibility and cause rejection of election results. “I wish to reiterate that the enhancement of the administration of electoral justice is cardinal. The system will only be respected if it…...