Case Overview
Case Reference 2026/HN/EP/005
Status Filed
Election Cycle 2026
Election Type General
Case Type Parliamentary petition
Jurisdiction High Court
Filing Date 28 August 2026
Published Date 2 September 2026
Public Summary
Parties
Petitioner
Joseph Kazhika
Candidate
Political affiliation: United Party for National Development
Candidate was on the UPND ticket
Respondent
Michelle Phiri
Candidate
Political affiliation: National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity
Candidate was on the NRPUP ticket
Respondent
Electroral Commission of Zambia
EMB
Electoral Context
Political Office MP
Election Date 13 August 2026
Location Chingola Central (Constituency)
Winning Candidate Michelle Phiri
Winning Party National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity
Margin of Victory 21948 votes
Margin Percentage -
Legal References
Electoral Process Act
Provision -
Issues -
Relief Sought Nullify
Case Timeline
Case filed
Case received
Public record published
Case Documents
Joseph Kazhika v Michelle Phiri, Electoral Commission of Zambia and the Attorney General Complaint
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