The opposition has failed to settle on fielding one candidate in Lumezi Constituency in Eastern province.
The opposition had indicated they would run with one candidate. The opposition Socialist Party president Fred M’membe had announced.
But according to the timetable released by the Electoral Commission of Zambia for filing in of nominations, Harry Kalaba who walked away from the opposition alliance, UKA has decided to field a candidate under his Citizen First ticket.
While Socialist Party, the opposition grouping Tonse Alliance and UKA will back a candidate on National Congress Party.
A total of six candidates are scheduled to participate which also includes, United Prosperous and Peaceful Zambia, Leadership Movement, UPND and an Independent.