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Simon Musonda Muwa v Mathias Chitembo and Electoral Commission of Zambia

Case Ref: 2026/HP/EP/039 Filed High Court Cycle: 2026 Parliamentary petition

Case Overview

Case Reference 2026/HP/EP/039
Status Filed
Election Cycle 2026
Election Type General
Case Type Parliamentary petition
Jurisdiction High Court
Filing Date -
Published Date 24 September 2026

Public Summary

Parties

Petitioner

Simon Mulenga Muwa

Candidate

Political affiliation: National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity

Respondent

Matias Chitembo

Candidate

Political affiliation: United Party for National Development

Respondent

Electoral Commission of Zambia

EMB

Electoral Context

Political Office MP
Election Date 13 August 2026
Location Chilubi (Constituency)
Winning Candidate Mathias Chitembo
Winning Party -
Margin of Victory - votes
Margin Percentage -

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Case Documents

Simon Mulenga Muwa v Mathias Chitembo Complaint
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