The UPND has applied for leave to commence Judicial Review proceedings against the ECZ and the Attorney General regarding the ECZ’s ‘illegal’ decision to delay the preparations necessary for the 2021 general to take place.
Some of the actions under contestation include the undertaking of an electronic registration of voters, to effect a new voters register and to shorten the voter registration period.
The basis of the UPND claim is that aside from being illegal, the ECZ’s actions are unreasonable and will result in the disenfranchisement of voters.
According to Zambian Watchdog, the UPND has since assembled a formidable legal team comprising Jack Mwiimbu of Muleza Mwiimbu and Co, Mulambo Haimbe of Malambo and Co, Milner Katolo of Minler.
The team also include Paul Advocates, Marshal Muchende of M Associates and Christopher Mundia of CL Mundia and Co given the gravity of the matters for the Nation.