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Christopher Chiponde Mulenga v Chanda Mwansa and the Electoral Commission of Zambia

Case Ref: 2026/HF/EP/P01 Filed High Court Cycle: 2026 Parliamentary petition

Case Overview

Case Reference 2026/HF/EP/P01
Status Filed
Election Cycle 2026
Election Type General
Case Type Parliamentary petition
Jurisdiction High Court
Filing Date -
Published Date 2 September 2026

Public Summary

Parties

Petitioner

Christopher Chiponde Mulenga

Candidate

Political affiliation: United Party for National Development

Candidate was on the UPND ticket

Respondent

Chanda Mwansa

Candidate

Political affiliation: National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity

Candidate was on the NRPUP ticket

Respondent

Electoral Commission of Zambia

EMB

Electoral Context

Political Office MP
Election Date 13 August 2026
Location Chinsali Central (Constituency)
Winning Candidate Chanda Mwansa
Winning Party National Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity
Margin of Victory - votes
Margin Percentage -

Case Timeline

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