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Walinase Nyirongo v Percy Chato and Electoral Commission of Zambia

Case Ref: 2026/HB/EP/02 Filed High Court Cycle: 2026 Parliamentary petition

Case Overview

Case Reference 2026/HB/EP/02
Status Filed
Election Cycle 2026
Election Type General
Case Type Parliamentary petition
Jurisdiction High Court
Filing Date -
Published Date 1 September 2026

Public Summary

Parties

Petitioner

Walinase Nyirongo

Candidate

Political affiliation: National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity

Respondent

Percy Chato

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 Bwacha North (Constituency)
Winning Candidate Percy Chato
Winning Party United Party for National Development
Margin of Victory - votes
Margin Percentage -

Case Timeline

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