Zambia Closes Courts on Last Day to File Election Challenge
Authorities cited security reasons as opposition leader Brian Mundubile sought to challenge President Hakainde Hichilema's re-election, which observers said won about 60% of votes.
- On Monday, Zambian authorities blocked access to the Supreme Court and Constitutional Court in Lusaka on the final day for the opposition to challenge this month's disputed election.
- President Hakainde Hichilema won re-election with about 60% of the vote, though two independent reports suggest the count was inflated, prompting opposition leader Brian Mundubile to seek a legal challenge.
- A judiciary memorandum advised staff to stay home for "security reasons," while police remained stationed inside the closed court premises, Police spokesman Godfrey Chilabi told Reuters.
- New Heritage Party President Chishala Kateka stated, "We are trying our best to ensure that the petition is filed but we will see how it goes," despite analyst concerns Mundubile might be blocked.
- Hichilema has denied fraud allegations, while Mundubile faces police questioning over alleged national security threats, which he claims are fabricated to prevent his legal challenge.
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