Ballot papers for the Mkaika parliamentary by election have arrived in the country.
The papers arrived in the country on Thursday night August 29 through the Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. The ballot papers were this morning being verified by political parties and other stakeholder before they could start the distribution to the polling stations.
The Mkaika seat which is being contested by four political parties, the Movement for Multi Party Democracy (MMD), National Restoration (NAREP) the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) and the United Nations Independence Party (UNIP) fell vacant after area Member of Parliament, David Phiri resigned from the opposition MMD to join the PF.
In the by-election, the MMD has fielded Peter Phiri, Nigel Mpakaten is standing on NAREP while David Phiri is contesting the seat on the PF ticket. UNIP has Nelson Mwale for the by elections. The ECZ has set September 5, 2013 as the date for the by-election.
Katebe,I agree with you,may the MMD scoop the seat because the PamaFi are no longer inspiring are they are just BUFI,and a failed project.
May the MMD carry the day.
I only hope thy will not rig the election.