Case Overview
Case Reference 2026/IK/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 29 September 2026
Public Summary
Parties
Petitioner
Abel Ngandu
Candidate
Political affiliation: United Party for National Development
Candidate was on the UPND ticket
Respondent
Charles Kabwita
Candidate
Political affiliation: National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity
Candidate was on the NRPUP ticket
Respondent
Electoral Commission of Zambia
EMB
Respondent
The Attorney General
Other
Electoral Context
Political Office Mayoral
Election Date 13 August 2026
Location Kitwe (District)
Winning Candidate Charles Kabwita
Winning Party National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity
Margin of Victory - votes
Margin Percentage -
Legal References
Electoral Process Act
Provision -
Issues -
Relief Sought Nullify
Case Timeline
Case filed
Public record published