SADC: Zambia elections free and fair

  1. Posted on Saturday 1 November 2008 - 16:18
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    Sanday Chongo Kabange, AfricaNews reporter in Lusaka, Zambia. Photo: Harrison Tuntu
    Zambia's presidential by-election has been declared as free, fair, credible and transparent. SADC head of election observer mission John Kunene said, "the mission is pleased to note that the people of Zambia have been able to express their will in an impressively instructive manner."
    Last day of the campaigns in Zambia. Photo by: Harrison Tuntu
    The Southern African Development Community chief said, “that would go a long way in contributing to the consolidation of democracy and political stability, not only in Zambia but the SADC region and the African continent.”

    Kunene urged all political parties and candidates that participated in last Thursday’s vote to accept the will of the people and that any grievances they may have should be pursued in line with the relevant laws of the country.

    He praised the Electoral Commission of Zambia for being a professional elections body, which should be emulated.

    The African Union and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa – COMESA - and the European Commission elections observer are also expected to issue their findings of Zambia’s elections.

    Meanwhile, the announcement of the presidential results continued on Saturday and the winner of a four-man race is expected to be known by Sunday.

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