LAZ asks police not to hinder any political party from campaigning

THE Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) has expressed concern over reports that the Police restricted UPND leader Hakainde Hichilema’s movement as he attempted to campaign in Chipata last week. In a statement, Monday, LAZ president Abyudi Shonga noted that during the campaign period, candidates that had successfully lodged in nominations were allowed to freely access the electorate, subject to adherence to COVID-19 guidelines. He, therefore, called on the Police not to hinder access of any political party to the electorate during the campaign period. “The Law Association of Zambia (LAZ) is concerned at reports that the Police restricted the movement of the leader of the United Party for National Development (UPND), Mr. Hakainde Hichilema as he attempted to campaign in…...