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Lazarous Chungu Bwalya v Shadreck Mwansa and Electoral Commission of Zambia

Case Ref: 2026/HP/EP/033 Filed High Court Cycle: 2026 Parliamentary petition

Case Overview

Case Reference 2026/HP/EP/033
Status Filed
Election Cycle 2026
Election Type General
Case Type Parliamentary petition
Jurisdiction High Court
Filing Date 31 August 2026
Published Date 24 September 2026

Public Summary

Parties

Petitioner

Lazarous Chungu Bwalya

Candidate

Political affiliation: National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity

Represented by: Messrs Joseph Chirwa and Company

Respondent

Shadreck Mwansa

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 Lupososhi (Constituency)
Winning Candidate Shadreck Mwansa
Winning Party United Party for National Development
Margin of Victory - votes
Margin Percentage -

Case Timeline

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