Case Overview
Case Reference 2026/LGET/03
Status Filed
Election Cycle 2026
Election Type General
Case Type Local Government Petition
Jurisdiction Local Government Electoral Tribunal
Filing Date 28 August 2026
Published Date 8 September 2026
Public Summary
Parties
Petitioner
Samuel Kabungo Mwami
Candidate
Political affiliation: United Party for National Development
Represented by: K Phiri And Company
Respondent
Chola Chilumbu
Candidate
Political affiliation: National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity
Respondent
Electoral Commission of Zambia
EMB
Electoral Context
Political Office Council Chairperson
Election Date 13 August 2026
Location Mpika (District)
Winning Candidate Chola Chilumba
Winning Party National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity
Margin of Victory - votes
Margin Percentage -
Legal References
Constitution
Provision 57, 158 (1)(b) and 159
Issues -
Relief Sought -
Electoral Process Act
Provision 97 (2), 98 (c), 99 (a), 100 (2)(b), 106 (1)(a) and 108 (4)
Issues -
Relief Sought -
Case Timeline
Case filed
Public record published
Case Documents
Samuel Kabuno Mwami V Chola Chilumbu Complaint
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